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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.94, 8,029.38 and 2,390.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.94, 8,029.38 and 2,390.61 is: 3,585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.94 : 8,029.38 = 2,390.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.94/8,029.38 = 2,390.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.94x = 8,029.38 × 2,390.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.94x = 19,195,141.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195,141.75/5,352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.91

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