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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.42, 8,042.52 and 2,438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.42, 8,042.52 and 2,438.48 is: 3,658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.42 : 8,042.52 = 2,438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.42/8,042.52 = 2,438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.42x = 8,042.52 × 2,438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.42x = 19,611,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,611,524.17/5,360.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.58

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