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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.80, 8,038.20 and 2,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.80, 8,038.20 and 2,766.80 is: 4,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.80 : 8,038.20 = 2,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.80/8,038.20 = 2,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.80x = 8,038.20 × 2,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.80x = 22,240,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,091.76/5,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.20

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