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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,418.29, 8,121.16 and 2,490.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,418.29, 8,121.16 and 2,490.45 is: 3,732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,418.29 : 8,121.16 = 2,490.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,418.29/8,121.16 = 2,490.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,418.29x = 8,121.16 × 2,490.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,418.29x = 20,225,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225,315.58/5,418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.78

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