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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.54, 8,040.54 and 2,436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.54, 8,040.54 and 2,436.48 is: 3,655.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.54 : 8,040.54 = 2,436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.54/8,040.54 = 2,436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.54x = 8,040.54 × 2,436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.54x = 19,590,614.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590,614.90/5,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.96

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