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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.48, 8,048.07 and 2,442.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.48, 8,048.07 and 2,442.09 is: 3,663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.48 : 8,048.07 = 2,442.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.48/8,048.07 = 2,442.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.48x = 8,048.07 × 2,442.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.48x = 19,654,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,654,111.27/5,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.75

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