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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372, 8,061.60 and 2,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372, 8,061.60 and 2,294.72 is: 3,443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372 : 8,061.60 = 2,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372/8,061.60 = 2,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372x = 8,061.60 × 2,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372x = 18,499,114.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499,114.75/5,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.62

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