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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.92, 8,038.26 and 2,239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.92, 8,038.26 and 2,239.98 is: 3,358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.92 : 8,038.26 = 2,239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.92/8,038.26 = 2,239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.92x = 8,038.26 × 2,239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.92x = 18,005,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005,541.63/5,360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.67

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