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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.41, 8,002.89 and 2,410.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.41, 8,002.89 and 2,410.97 is: 3,618.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.41 : 8,002.89 = 2,410.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.41/8,002.89 = 2,410.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.41x = 8,002.89 × 2,410.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.41x = 19,294,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,294,687.69/5,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.38

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