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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.80, 8,194.50 and 2,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.80, 8,194.50 and 2,541.24 is: 3,810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.80 : 8,194.50 = 2,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.80/8,194.50 = 2,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.80x = 8,194.50 × 2,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.80x = 20,824,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,824,191.18/5,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.60

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