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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.48, 7,994.79 and 2,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.48, 7,994.79 and 2,408.10 is: 3,611.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.48 : 7,994.79 = 2,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.48/7,994.79 = 2,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.48x = 7,994.79 × 2,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.48x = 19,252,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,252,253.80/5,330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.73

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