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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.61, 8,114.99 and 2,490.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.61, 8,114.99 and 2,490.75 is: 3,735.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.61 : 8,114.99 = 2,490.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.61/8,114.99 = 2,490.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.61x = 8,114.99 × 2,490.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.61x = 20,212,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,212,398.89/5,411.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.01

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