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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.44, 8,041.64 and 2,240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.44, 8,041.64 and 2,240.33 is: 3,360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.44 : 8,041.64 = 2,240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.44/8,041.64 = 2,240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.44x = 8,041.64 × 2,240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.44x = 18,015,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,015,875.93/5,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.27

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