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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.44, 8,087.07 and 2,429.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.44, 8,087.07 and 2,429.17 is: 3,643.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.44 : 8,087.07 = 2,429.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.44/8,087.07 = 2,429.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.44x = 8,087.07 × 2,429.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.44x = 19,644,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644,867.83/5,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.04

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