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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,384.06, 8,080.95 and 2,266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,384.06, 8,080.95 and 2,266.37 is: 3,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,384.06 : 8,080.95 = 2,266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,384.06/8,080.95 = 2,266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,384.06x = 8,080.95 × 2,266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,384.06x = 18,314,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,314,422.65/5,384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.60

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