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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,384.79, 8,075.07 and 2,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,384.79, 8,075.07 and 2,266.29 is: 3,398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,384.79 : 8,075.07 = 2,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,384.79/8,075.07 = 2,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,384.79x = 8,075.07 × 2,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,384.79x = 18,300,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,300,450.39/5,384.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.54

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