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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.66, 8,042.67 and 2,288.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.66, 8,042.67 and 2,288.82 is: 3,431.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.66 : 8,042.67 = 2,288.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.66/8,042.67 = 2,288.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.66x = 8,042.67 × 2,288.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.66x = 18,408,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,408,223.95/5,364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.39

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