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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.34, 7,994.82 and 2,406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.34, 7,994.82 and 2,406.02 is: 3,610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.34 : 7,994.82 = 2,406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.34/7,994.82 = 2,406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.34x = 7,994.82 × 2,406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.34x = 19,235,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,235,696.82/5,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.75

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