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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.48, 8,035.74 and 2,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.48, 8,035.74 and 2,277 is: 3,412.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.48 : 8,035.74 = 2,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.48/8,035.74 = 2,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.48x = 8,035.74 × 2,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.48x = 18,297,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,297,379.98/5,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.75

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