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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.91, 8,041.55 and 2,288.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.91, 8,041.55 and 2,288.07 is: 3,430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.91 : 8,041.55 = 2,288.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.91/8,041.55 = 2,288.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.91x = 8,041.55 × 2,288.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.91x = 18,399,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,399,617.87/5,363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.26

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