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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.90, 8,038.09 and 2,398.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.90, 8,038.09 and 2,398.79 is: 3,596.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.90 : 8,038.09 = 2,398.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.90/8,038.09 = 2,398.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.90x = 8,038.09 × 2,398.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.90x = 19,281,713.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281,713.00/5,360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.73

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