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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.15, 8,023.77 and 2,426.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.15, 8,023.77 and 2,426.85 is: 3,640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.15 : 8,023.77 = 2,426.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.15/8,023.77 = 2,426.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.15x = 8,023.77 × 2,426.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.15x = 19,472,486.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,472,486.22/5,349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.30

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