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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.35, 8,064.65 and 2,254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.35, 8,064.65 and 2,254.11 is: 3,382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.35 : 8,064.65 = 2,254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.35/8,064.65 = 2,254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.35x = 8,064.65 × 2,254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.35x = 18,178,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,178,596.94/5,374.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.47

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