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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.05, 8,086.95 and 2,270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.05, 8,086.95 and 2,270.36 is: 3,407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.05 : 8,086.95 = 2,270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.05/8,086.95 = 2,270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.05x = 8,086.95 × 2,270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.05x = 18,360,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360,287.80/5,388.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.59

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