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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.28, 8,089.34 and 2,470.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.28, 8,089.34 and 2,470.82 is: 3,706.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.28 : 8,089.34 = 2,470.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.28/8,089.34 = 2,470.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.28x = 8,089.34 × 2,470.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.28x = 19,987,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,987,250.26/5,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.64

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