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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.34, 8,014.88 and 2,744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.34, 8,014.88 and 2,744.28 is: 4,117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.34 : 8,014.88 = 2,744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.34/8,014.88 = 2,744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.34x = 8,014.88 × 2,744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.34x = 21,995,081.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,995,081.75/5,341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.89

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