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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.30, 8,048.85 and 2,441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.30, 8,048.85 and 2,441.10 is: 3,662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.30 : 8,048.85 = 2,441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.30/8,048.85 = 2,441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.30x = 8,048.85 × 2,441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.30x = 19,648,047.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648,047.74/5,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.74

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