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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.61, 8,048.70 and 2,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.61, 8,048.70 and 2,445.75 is: 3,668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.61 : 8,048.70 = 2,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.61/8,048.70 = 2,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.61x = 8,048.70 × 2,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.61x = 19,685,108.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,685,108.03/5,366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.07

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