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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.16, 8,050.92 and 2,294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.16, 8,050.92 and 2,294.32 is: 3,439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.16 : 8,050.92 = 2,294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.16/8,050.92 = 2,294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.16x = 8,050.92 × 2,294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.16x = 18,471,386.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,471,386.77/5,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.63

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