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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.22, 8,059.71 and 2,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.22, 8,059.71 and 2,292.50 is: 3,439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.22 : 8,059.71 = 2,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.22/8,059.71 = 2,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.22x = 8,059.71 × 2,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.22x = 18,476,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,476,885.18/5,371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.98

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