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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.10, 7,994.91 and 2,407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.10, 7,994.91 and 2,407.38 is: 3,611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.10 : 7,994.91 = 2,407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.10/7,994.91 = 2,407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.10x = 7,994.91 × 2,407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.10x = 19,246,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,246,786.44/5,329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.64

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