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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.02, 8,045.79 and 2,403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.02, 8,045.79 and 2,403.91 is: 3,604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.02 : 8,045.79 = 2,403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.02/8,045.79 = 2,403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.02x = 8,045.79 × 2,403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.02x = 19,341,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,341,355.04/5,366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.41

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