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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,385.10, 8,074.86 and 2,264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,385.10, 8,074.86 and 2,264.26 is: 3,395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,385.10 : 8,074.86 = 2,264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,385.10/8,074.86 = 2,264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,385.10x = 8,074.86 × 2,264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,385.10x = 18,283,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,283,582.50/5,385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.22

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