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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.70, 8,044.06 and 2,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.70, 8,044.06 and 2,441.84 is: 3,662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.70 : 8,044.06 = 2,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.70/8,044.06 = 2,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.70x = 8,044.06 × 2,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.70x = 19,642,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642,307.47/5,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.76

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