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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.31, 8,060.01 and 2,449.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.31, 8,060.01 and 2,449.54 is: 3,675.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.31 : 8,060.01 = 2,449.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.31/8,060.01 = 2,449.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.31x = 8,060.01 × 2,449.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.31x = 19,743,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,743,317.78/5,371.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.70

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