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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.80, 8,044.99 and 2,242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.80, 8,044.99 and 2,242.53 is: 3,364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.80 : 8,044.99 = 2,242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.80/8,044.99 = 2,242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.80x = 8,044.99 × 2,242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.80x = 18,041,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041,131.42/5,361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.75

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