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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,490.15, 8,236.05 and 1,791.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,490.15, 8,236.05 and 1,791.48 is: 2,687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,490.15 : 8,236.05 = 1,791.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,490.15/8,236.05 = 1,791.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,490.15x = 8,236.05 × 1,791.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,490.15x = 14,754,718.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,754,718.85/5,490.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.49

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