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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,490.42, 8,236.68 and 2,859.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,490.42, 8,236.68 and 2,859.18 is: 4,289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,490.42 : 8,236.68 = 2,859.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,490.42/8,236.68 = 2,859.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,490.42x = 8,236.68 × 2,859.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,490.42x = 23,550,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550,150.72/5,490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.32

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