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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.20, 8,019.90 and 2,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.20, 8,019.90 and 2,430.60 is: 3,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.20 : 8,019.90 = 2,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.20/8,019.90 = 2,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.20x = 8,019.90 × 2,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.20x = 19,493,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493,168.94/5,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.45

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