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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.66, 8,190.98 and 1,565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.66, 8,190.98 and 1,565.06 is: 2,347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.66 : 8,190.98 = 1,565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.66/8,190.98 = 1,565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.66x = 8,190.98 × 1,565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.66x = 12,819,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,819,399.55/5,460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.59

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