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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.76, 8,057.42 and 2,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.76, 8,057.42 and 2,293 is: 3,440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.76 : 8,057.42 = 2,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.76/8,057.42 = 2,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.76x = 8,057.42 × 2,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.76x = 18,475,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,475,664.06/5,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.05

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