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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.34, 8,084.82 and 2,269.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.34, 8,084.82 and 2,269.05 is: 3,404.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.34 : 8,084.82 = 2,269.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.34/8,084.82 = 2,269.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.34x = 8,084.82 × 2,269.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.34x = 18,344,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,344,860.82/5,388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.55

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