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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.37, 8,041.32 and 1,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.37, 8,041.32 and 1,662.92 is: 2,494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.37 : 8,041.32 = 1,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.37/8,041.32 = 1,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.37x = 8,041.32 × 1,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.37x = 13,372,071.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,372,071.85/5,360.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.62

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