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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.78, 8,031.07 and 2,390.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.78, 8,031.07 and 2,390.95 is: 3,587.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.78 : 8,031.07 = 2,390.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.78/8,031.07 = 2,390.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.78x = 8,031.07 × 2,390.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.78x = 19,201,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,201,869.73/5,352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.27

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