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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.79, 8,473.96 and 1,490.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.79, 8,473.96 and 1,490.12 is: 2,234.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.79 : 8,473.96 = 1,490.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.79/8,473.96 = 1,490.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.79x = 8,473.96 × 1,490.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.79x = 12,627,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,627,234.73/5,649.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.99

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