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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.90, 8,048.85 and 2,404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.90, 8,048.85 and 2,404.34 is: 3,606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.90 : 8,048.85 = 2,404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.90/8,048.85 = 2,404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.90x = 8,048.85 × 2,404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.90x = 19,352,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,352,172.01/5,365.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.51

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