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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.64, 8,045.10 and 2,441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.64, 8,045.10 and 2,441.16 is: 3,661.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.64 : 8,045.10 = 2,441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.64/8,045.10 = 2,441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.64x = 8,045.10 × 2,441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.64x = 19,639,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,639,376.32/5,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.58

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