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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.44, 8,028.30 and 2,579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.44, 8,028.30 and 2,579.46 is: 3,870.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.44 : 8,028.30 = 2,579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.44/8,028.30 = 2,579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.44x = 8,028.30 × 2,579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.44x = 20,708,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,708,678.72/5,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.46

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