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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.20, 8,011.62 and 2,417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.20, 8,011.62 and 2,417.46 is: 3,626.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.20 : 8,011.62 = 2,417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.20/8,011.62 = 2,417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.20x = 8,011.62 × 2,417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.20x = 19,367,770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,367,770.89/5,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.11

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