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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.87, 8,115.36 and 2,488.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.87, 8,115.36 and 2,488.93 is: 3,732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.87 : 8,115.36 = 2,488.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.87/8,115.36 = 2,488.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.87x = 8,115.36 × 2,488.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.87x = 20,198,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,198,562.96/5,410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.96

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