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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,439, 8,159.08 and 1,739.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,439, 8,159.08 and 1,739.90 is: 2,610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,439 : 8,159.08 = 1,739.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,439/8,159.08 = 1,739.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,439x = 8,159.08 × 1,739.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,439x = 14,195,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,195,983.29/5,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.04

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