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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.20, 8,049.30 and 2,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.20, 8,049.30 and 2,450.20 is: 3,675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.20 : 8,049.30 = 2,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.20/8,049.30 = 2,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.20x = 8,049.30 × 2,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.20x = 19,722,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,722,394.86/5,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.30

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