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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.66, 8,019.63 and 2,426.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.66, 8,019.63 and 2,426.37 is: 3,637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.66 : 8,019.63 = 2,426.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.66/8,019.63 = 2,426.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.66x = 8,019.63 × 2,426.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.66x = 19,458,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,458,589.64/5,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.35

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