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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.24, 8,059.74 and 2,293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.24, 8,059.74 and 2,293.48 is: 3,441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.24 : 8,059.74 = 2,293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.24/8,059.74 = 2,293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.24x = 8,059.74 × 2,293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.24x = 18,484,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,484,852.50/5,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.45

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