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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.95, 8,026.19 and 2,388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.95, 8,026.19 and 2,388.30 is: 3,583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.95 : 8,026.19 = 2,388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.95/8,026.19 = 2,388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.95x = 8,026.19 × 2,388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.95x = 19,168,961.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,168,961.64/5,348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.68

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