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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.27, 8,042.57 and 2,439.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.27, 8,042.57 and 2,439.95 is: 3,660.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.27 : 8,042.57 = 2,439.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.27/8,042.57 = 2,439.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.27x = 8,042.57 × 2,439.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.27x = 19,623,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,623,416.26/5,360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.90

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