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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.08, 7,999.38 and 2,410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.08, 7,999.38 and 2,410.38 is: 3,616.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.08 : 7,999.38 = 2,410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.08/7,999.38 = 2,410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.08x = 7,999.38 × 2,410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.08x = 19,281,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281,545.56/5,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.14

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