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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.53, 8,052.56 and 2,408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.53, 8,052.56 and 2,408.44 is: 3,611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.53 : 8,052.56 = 2,408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.53/8,052.56 = 2,408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.53x = 8,052.56 × 2,408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.53x = 19,394,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394,084.46/5,370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.20

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