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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.88, 8,040.24 and 2,074.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.88, 8,040.24 and 2,074.44 is: 3,111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.88 : 8,040.24 = 2,074.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.88/8,040.24 = 2,074.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.88x = 8,040.24 × 2,074.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.88x = 16,678,995.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,678,995.47/5,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.24

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