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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.64, 8,039.58 and 2,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.64, 8,039.58 and 2,440.60 is: 3,659.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.64 : 8,039.58 = 2,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.64/8,039.58 = 2,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.64x = 8,039.58 × 2,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.64x = 19,621,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,621,398.95/5,361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.59

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