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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.74, 8,016.66 and 2,422.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.74, 8,016.66 and 2,422.05 is: 3,634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.74 : 8,016.66 = 2,422.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.74/8,016.66 = 2,422.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.74x = 8,016.66 × 2,422.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.74x = 19,416,751.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416,751.35/5,341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.91

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