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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.24, 8,023.44 and 2,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.24, 8,023.44 and 2,388.60 is: 3,582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.24 : 8,023.44 = 2,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.24/8,023.44 = 2,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.24x = 8,023.44 × 2,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.24x = 19,164,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164,788.78/5,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.71

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