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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.31, 8,046.71 and 2,284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.31, 8,046.71 and 2,284.31 is: 3,427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.31 : 8,046.71 = 2,284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.31/8,046.71 = 2,284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.31x = 8,046.71 × 2,284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.31x = 18,381,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,381,197.38/5,362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.85

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