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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.53, 8,195.97 and 2,690.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.53, 8,195.97 and 2,690.46 is: 4,035.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.53 : 8,195.97 = 2,690.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.53/8,195.97 = 2,690.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.53x = 8,195.97 × 2,690.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.53x = 22,050,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,050,929.45/5,464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.28

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