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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.88, 8,038.44 and 1,662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.88, 8,038.44 and 1,662.12 is: 2,492.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.88 : 8,038.44 = 1,662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.88/8,038.44 = 1,662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.88x = 8,038.44 × 1,662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.88x = 13,360,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,360,851.89/5,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.29

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