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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.17, 8,045.01 and 2,440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.17, 8,045.01 and 2,440.98 is: 3,660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.17 : 8,045.01 = 2,440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.17/8,045.01 = 2,440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.17x = 8,045.01 × 2,440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.17x = 19,637,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637,708.51/5,365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.22

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