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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,481.76, 8,222.68 and 1,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,481.76, 8,222.68 and 1,377.76 is: 2,066.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,481.76 : 8,222.68 = 1,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,481.76/8,222.68 = 1,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,481.76x = 8,222.68 × 1,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,481.76x = 11,328,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,328,879.60/5,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.65

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