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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.91, 8,030.92 and 2,392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.91, 8,030.92 and 2,392.50 is: 3,588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.91 : 8,030.92 = 2,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.91/8,030.92 = 2,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.91x = 8,030.92 × 2,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.91x = 19,213,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,213,970.12/5,353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.77

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