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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.25, 8,046.62 and 2,284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.25, 8,046.62 and 2,284.25 is: 3,427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.25 : 8,046.62 = 2,284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.25/8,046.62 = 2,284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.25x = 8,046.62 × 2,284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.25x = 18,380,480.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,380,480.31/5,362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.76

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