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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.63, 8,162.61 and 1,493.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.63, 8,162.61 and 1,493.91 is: 2,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.63 : 8,162.61 = 1,493.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.63/8,162.61 = 1,493.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.63x = 8,162.61 × 1,493.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.63x = 12,194,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,194,199.10/5,442.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.50

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