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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.41, 8,066.18 and 2,262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.41, 8,066.18 and 2,262.83 is: 3,392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.41 : 8,066.18 = 2,262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.41/8,066.18 = 2,262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.41x = 8,066.18 × 2,262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.41x = 18,252,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,252,342.44/5,380.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.37

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