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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465, 8,197.50 and 1,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465, 8,197.50 and 1,361 is: 2,041.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465 : 8,197.50 = 1,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465/8,197.50 = 1,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465x = 8,197.50 × 1,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465x = 11,156,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,156,797.50/5,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.50

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