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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.24, 8,045.48 and 2,239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.24, 8,045.48 and 2,239.42 is: 3,361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.24 : 8,045.48 = 2,239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.24/8,045.48 = 2,239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.24x = 8,045.48 × 2,239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.24x = 18,017,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017,182.68/5,360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.27

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