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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.10, 8,041.77 and 2,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.10, 8,041.77 and 2,436 is: 3,654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.10 : 8,041.77 = 2,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.10/8,041.77 = 2,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.10x = 8,041.77 × 2,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.10x = 19,589,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,589,751.72/5,360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.74

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