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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,640.37, 8,459.71 and 1,480.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,640.37, 8,459.71 and 1,480.45 is: 2,220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,640.37 : 8,459.71 = 1,480.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,640.37/8,459.71 = 1,480.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,640.37x = 8,459.71 × 1,480.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,640.37x = 12,524,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,524,177.67/5,640.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.45

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