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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.28, 8,069.02 and 2,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.28, 8,069.02 and 2,257 is: 3,386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.28 : 8,069.02 = 2,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.28/8,069.02 = 2,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.28x = 8,069.02 × 2,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.28x = 18,211,778.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,211,778.14/5,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.80

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