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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,438.37, 8,145.41 and 2,507.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,438.37, 8,145.41 and 2,507.79 is: 3,756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,438.37 : 8,145.41 = 2,507.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,438.37/8,145.41 = 2,507.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,438.37x = 8,145.41 × 2,507.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,438.37x = 20,426,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426,965.20/5,438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.08

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