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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.91, 8,041.36 and 2,440.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.91, 8,041.36 and 2,440.05 is: 3,660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.91 : 8,041.36 = 2,440.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.91/8,041.36 = 2,440.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.91x = 8,041.36 × 2,440.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.91x = 19,621,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,621,320.47/5,360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.07

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