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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.68, 8,012.61 and 2,420.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.68, 8,012.61 and 2,420.01 is: 3,630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.68 : 8,012.61 = 2,420.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.68/8,012.61 = 2,420.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.68x = 8,012.61 × 2,420.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.68x = 19,390,596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390,596.33/5,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.06

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