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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.02, 8,067.56 and 2,419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.02, 8,067.56 and 2,419.28 is: 3,625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.02 : 8,067.56 = 2,419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.02/8,067.56 = 2,419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.02x = 8,067.56 × 2,419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.02x = 19,517,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,517,634.12/5,383.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.78

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