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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.66, 8,030.55 and 2,392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.66, 8,030.55 and 2,392.25 is: 3,588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.66 : 8,030.55 = 2,392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.66/8,030.55 = 2,392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.66x = 8,030.55 × 2,392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.66x = 19,211,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,211,071.28/5,353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.40

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