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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.55, 8,193.81 and 2,540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.55, 8,193.81 and 2,540.46 is: 3,810.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.55 : 8,193.81 = 2,540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.55/8,193.81 = 2,540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.55x = 8,193.81 × 2,540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.55x = 20,816,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,816,046.55/5,462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.68

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