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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.36, 8,045.64 and 2,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.36, 8,045.64 and 2,441.28 is: 3,662.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.36 : 8,045.64 = 2,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.36/8,045.64 = 2,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.36x = 8,045.64 × 2,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.36x = 19,641,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,641,660.02/5,363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.19

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