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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.44, 8,048.40 and 2,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.44, 8,048.40 and 2,406.92 is: 3,607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.44 : 8,048.40 = 2,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.44/8,048.40 = 2,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.44x = 8,048.40 × 2,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.44x = 19,371,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,371,854.93/5,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.13

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