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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.78, 8,056.17 and 2,449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.78, 8,056.17 and 2,449.92 is: 3,674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.78 : 8,056.17 = 2,449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.78/8,056.17 = 2,449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.78x = 8,056.17 × 2,449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.78x = 19,736,972.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,736,972.01/5,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.88

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