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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,379.02, 8,071.67 and 2,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,379.02, 8,071.67 and 2,258.80 is: 3,389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,379.02 : 8,071.67 = 2,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,379.02/8,071.67 = 2,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,379.02x = 8,071.67 × 2,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,379.02x = 18,232,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,232,273.66/5,379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.52

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