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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.60, 8,041.50 and 2,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.60, 8,041.50 and 2,437.20 is: 3,657.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.60 : 8,041.50 = 2,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.60/8,041.50 = 2,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.60x = 8,041.50 × 2,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.60x = 19,598,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,743.80/5,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.44

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