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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.35, 8,010.80 and 1,592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.35, 8,010.80 and 1,592.38 is: 2,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.35 : 8,010.80 = 1,592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.35/8,010.80 = 1,592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.35x = 8,010.80 × 1,592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.35x = 12,756,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,756,237.70/5,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.20

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