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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.66, 7,992.77 and 2,404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.66, 7,992.77 and 2,404.22 is: 3,608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.66 : 7,992.77 = 2,404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.66/7,992.77 = 2,404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.66x = 7,992.77 × 2,404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.66x = 19,216,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,216,325.50/5,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.25

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