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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.65, 8,120.76 and 2,490.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.65, 8,120.76 and 2,490.15 is: 3,734.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.65 : 8,120.76 = 2,490.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.65/8,120.76 = 2,490.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.65x = 8,120.76 × 2,490.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.65x = 20,221,910.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,221,910.51/5,414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.67

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