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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.96, 8,056.44 and 2,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.96, 8,056.44 and 2,292.96 is: 3,439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.96 : 8,056.44 = 2,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.96/8,056.44 = 2,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.96x = 8,056.44 × 2,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.96x = 18,473,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,473,094.66/5,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.44

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