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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.70, 8,017.05 and 2,428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.70, 8,017.05 and 2,428.70 is: 3,643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.70 : 8,017.05 = 2,428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.70/8,017.05 = 2,428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.70x = 8,017.05 × 2,428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.70x = 19,471,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,471,009.34/5,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.05

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