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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,824.48, 8,036.88 and 3,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,824.48, 8,036.88 and 3,340 is: 4,608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,824.48 : 8,036.88 = 3,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,824.48/8,036.88 = 3,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,824.48x = 8,036.88 × 3,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,824.48x = 26,843,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843,179.20/5,824.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.68

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