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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.92, 7,999.31 and 2,409.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.92, 7,999.31 and 2,409.18 is: 3,613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.92 : 7,999.31 = 2,409.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.92/7,999.31 = 2,409.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.92x = 7,999.31 × 2,409.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.92x = 19,271,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,271,765.62/5,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.74

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