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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.96, 7,999.38 and 2,409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.96, 7,999.38 and 2,409.04 is: 3,614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.96 : 7,999.38 = 2,409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.96/7,999.38 = 2,409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.96x = 7,999.38 × 2,409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.96x = 19,270,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270,826.40/5,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.89

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