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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.55, 7,989.33 and 2,403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.55, 7,989.33 and 2,403.84 is: 3,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.55 : 7,989.33 = 2,403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.55/7,989.33 = 2,403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.55x = 7,989.33 × 2,403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.55x = 19,205,110.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,205,110.00/5,325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.22

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