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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.40, 8,033.70 and 2,434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.40, 8,033.70 and 2,434.20 is: 3,650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.40 : 8,033.70 = 2,434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.40/8,033.70 = 2,434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.40x = 8,033.70 × 2,434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.40x = 19,555,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555,632.54/5,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.21

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