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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.62, 8,086.98 and 2,270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.62, 8,086.98 and 2,270.34 is: 3,406.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.62 : 8,086.98 = 2,270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.62/8,086.98 = 2,270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.62x = 8,086.98 × 2,270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.62x = 18,360,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360,194.17/5,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.58

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