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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.64, 8,029.08 and 2,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.64, 8,029.08 and 2,433.60 is: 3,649.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.64 : 8,029.08 = 2,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.64/8,029.08 = 2,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.64x = 8,029.08 × 2,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.64x = 19,539,569.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,539,569.09/5,354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.09

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