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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.31, 8,088.12 and 2,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.31, 8,088.12 and 2,270.66 is: 3,405.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.31 : 8,088.12 = 2,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.31/8,088.12 = 2,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.31x = 8,088.12 × 2,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.31x = 18,365,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,365,330.12/5,392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.84

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