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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.20, 8,002.82 and 2,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.20, 8,002.82 and 2,410.08 is: 3,615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.20 : 8,002.82 = 2,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.20/8,002.82 = 2,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.20x = 8,002.82 × 2,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.20x = 19,287,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,287,436.43/5,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.13

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