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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.58, 8,034.94 and 2,435.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.58, 8,034.94 and 2,435.23 is: 3,652.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.58 : 8,034.94 = 2,435.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.58/8,034.94 = 2,435.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.58x = 8,034.94 × 2,435.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.58x = 19,566,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566,926.94/5,357.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.20

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