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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.29, 8,028.49 and 2,390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.29, 8,028.49 and 2,390.88 is: 3,586.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.29 : 8,028.49 = 2,390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.29/8,028.49 = 2,390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.29x = 8,028.49 × 2,390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.29x = 19,195,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195,150.19/5,352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.35

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