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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.97, 8,035.95 and 2,242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.97, 8,035.95 and 2,242.80 is: 3,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.97 : 8,035.95 = 2,242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.97/8,035.95 = 2,242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.97x = 8,035.95 × 2,242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.97x = 18,023,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,023,028.66/5,360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.90

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