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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.44, 8,048.88 and 2,896.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.44, 8,048.88 and 2,896.36 is: 4,345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.44 : 8,048.88 = 2,896.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.44/8,048.88 = 2,896.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.44x = 8,048.88 × 2,896.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.44x = 23,312,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,312,444.82/5,364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.73

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