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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.80, 8,043.49 and 2,241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.80, 8,043.49 and 2,241.53 is: 3,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.80 : 8,043.49 = 2,241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.80/8,043.49 = 2,241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.80x = 8,043.49 × 2,241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.80x = 18,029,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,718.54/5,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.25

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