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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.58, 8,045.37 and 2,241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.58, 8,045.37 and 2,241.88 is: 3,362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.58 : 8,045.37 = 2,241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.58/8,045.37 = 2,241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.58x = 8,045.37 × 2,241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.58x = 18,036,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,036,754.10/5,363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.82

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