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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.79, 7,988.69 and 2,404.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.79, 7,988.69 and 2,404.93 is: 3,607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.79 : 7,988.69 = 2,404.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.79/7,988.69 = 2,404.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.79x = 7,988.69 × 2,404.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.79x = 19,212,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,212,240.24/5,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.40

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