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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.80, 8,028.60 and 2,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.80, 8,028.60 and 2,427.60 is: 3,642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.80 : 8,028.60 = 2,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.80/8,028.60 = 2,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.80x = 8,028.60 × 2,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.80x = 19,490,229.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,490,229.36/5,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.49

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