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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.49, 8,049.77 and 2,442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.49, 8,049.77 and 2,442.75 is: 3,664.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.49 : 8,049.77 = 2,442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.49/8,049.77 = 2,442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.49x = 8,049.77 × 2,442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.49x = 19,663,563.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663,563.45/5,366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.14

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