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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.44, 7,986.36 and 2,400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.44, 7,986.36 and 2,400.02 is: 3,601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.44 : 7,986.36 = 2,400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.44/7,986.36 = 2,400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.44x = 7,986.36 × 2,400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.44x = 19,167,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,167,423.73/5,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.25

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