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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.49, 8,024.24 and 2,885.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.49, 8,024.24 and 2,885.47 is: 4,328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.49 : 8,024.24 = 2,885.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.49/8,024.24 = 2,885.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.49x = 8,024.24 × 2,885.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.49x = 23,153,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153,690.95/5,349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.21

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