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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.88, 8,049.78 and 2,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.88, 8,049.78 and 2,444.40 is: 3,666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.88 : 8,049.78 = 2,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.88/8,049.78 = 2,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.88x = 8,049.78 × 2,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.88x = 19,676,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,676,882.23/5,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.35

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