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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.93, 8,039.61 and 2,438.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.93, 8,039.61 and 2,438.07 is: 3,657.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.93 : 8,039.61 = 2,438.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.93/8,039.61 = 2,438.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.93x = 8,039.61 × 2,438.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.93x = 19,601,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601,131.95/5,358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.66

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