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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.70, 8,017.65 and 2,429.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.70, 8,017.65 and 2,429.10 is: 3,641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.70 : 8,017.65 = 2,429.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.70/8,017.65 = 2,429.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.70x = 8,017.65 × 2,429.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.70x = 19,475,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,475,673.62/5,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.20

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