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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.48, 8,193.72 and 1,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.48, 8,193.72 and 1,358.48 is: 2,037.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.48 : 8,193.72 = 1,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.48/8,193.72 = 1,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.48x = 8,193.72 × 1,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.48x = 11,130,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,130,956.98/5,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.71

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