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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.22, 8,032.53 and 2,392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.22, 8,032.53 and 2,392.54 is: 3,590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.22 : 8,032.53 = 2,392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.22/8,032.53 = 2,392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.22x = 8,032.53 × 2,392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.22x = 19,218,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,218,149.33/5,353.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.02

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