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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.05, 8,086.81 and 2,268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.05, 8,086.81 and 2,268.86 is: 3,404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.05 : 8,086.81 = 2,268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.05/8,086.81 = 2,268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.05x = 8,086.81 × 2,268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.05x = 18,347,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,347,813.85/5,389.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.65

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