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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,490.62, 8,225.61 and 2,714.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,490.62, 8,225.61 and 2,714.06 is: 4,065.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,490.62 : 8,225.61 = 2,714.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,490.62/8,225.61 = 2,714.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,490.62x = 8,225.61 × 2,714.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,490.62x = 22,324,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324,799.08/5,490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.99

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