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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.72, 8,034.49 and 2,434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.72, 8,034.49 and 2,434.25 is: 3,651.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.72 : 8,034.49 = 2,434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.72/8,034.49 = 2,434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.72x = 8,034.49 × 2,434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.72x = 19,557,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557,980.41/5,355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.79

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