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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.30, 7,999.46 and 2,410.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.30, 7,999.46 and 2,410.59 is: 3,616.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.30 : 7,999.46 = 2,410.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.30/7,999.46 = 2,410.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.30x = 7,999.46 × 2,410.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.30x = 19,283,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,283,445.27/5,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.35

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