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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.66, 8,122.82 and 1,466.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.66, 8,122.82 and 1,466.05 is: 2,199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.66 : 8,122.82 = 1,466.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.66/8,122.82 = 1,466.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.66x = 8,122.82 × 1,466.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.66x = 11,908,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,908,439.95/5,414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.29

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