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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.10, 7,990.59 and 2,403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.10, 7,990.59 and 2,403.36 is: 3,605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.10 : 7,990.59 = 2,403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.10/7,990.59 = 2,403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.10x = 7,990.59 × 2,403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.10x = 19,204,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,204,264.38/5,327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.01

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