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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.40, 7,995.60 and 1,381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.40, 7,995.60 and 1,381.65 is: 2,072.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.40 : 7,995.60 = 1,381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.40/7,995.60 = 1,381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.40x = 7,995.60 × 1,381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.40x = 11,047,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,047,120.74/5,330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.48

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