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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.33, 8,043.48 and 2,240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.33, 8,043.48 and 2,240.97 is: 3,360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.33 : 8,043.48 = 2,240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.33/8,043.48 = 2,240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.33x = 8,043.48 × 2,240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.33x = 18,025,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,025,197.38/5,364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.20

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