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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.44, 8,042.82 and 2,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.44, 8,042.82 and 2,441.24 is: 3,660.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.44 : 8,042.82 = 2,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.44/8,042.82 = 2,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.44x = 8,042.82 × 2,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.44x = 19,634,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,634,453.90/5,364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.11

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