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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.53, 8,028.97 and 2,428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.53, 8,028.97 and 2,428.80 is: 3,644.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.53 : 8,028.97 = 2,428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.53/8,028.97 = 2,428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.53x = 8,028.97 × 2,428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.53x = 19,500,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,500,762.34/5,350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.64

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