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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,386.22, 8,082.46 and 2,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,386.22, 8,082.46 and 2,266 is: 3,400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,386.22 : 8,082.46 = 2,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,386.22/8,082.46 = 2,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,386.22x = 8,082.46 × 2,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,386.22x = 18,314,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,314,854.36/5,386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.32

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