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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.64, 8,040.32 and 2,281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.64, 8,040.32 and 2,281.92 is: 3,422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.64 : 8,040.32 = 2,281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.64/8,040.32 = 2,281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.64x = 8,040.32 × 2,281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.64x = 18,347,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,347,367.01/5,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.61

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