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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.78, 8,189.91 and 2,540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.78, 8,189.91 and 2,540.70 is: 3,809.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.78 : 8,189.91 = 2,540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.78/8,189.91 = 2,540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.78x = 8,189.91 × 2,540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.78x = 20,808,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,808,104.34/5,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.07

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