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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.39, 8,211.46 and 1,776.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.39, 8,211.46 and 1,776.61 is: 2,664.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.39 : 8,211.46 = 1,776.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.39/8,211.46 = 1,776.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.39x = 8,211.46 × 1,776.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.39x = 14,588,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,555.50/5,474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.88

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