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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.96, 8,190.16 and 1,762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.96, 8,190.16 and 1,762.26 is: 2,643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.96 : 8,190.16 = 1,762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.96/8,190.16 = 1,762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.96x = 8,190.16 × 1,762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.96x = 14,433,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,433,191.36/5,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.46

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