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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.51, 8,809.08 and 1,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.51, 8,809.08 and 1,490 is: 2,235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.51 : 8,809.08 = 1,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.51/8,809.08 = 1,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.51x = 8,809.08 × 1,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.51x = 13,125,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,125,529.20/5,872.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.08

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