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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.41, 8,091.84 and 2,272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.41, 8,091.84 and 2,272.23 is: 3,409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.41 : 8,091.84 = 2,272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.41/8,091.84 = 2,272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.41x = 8,091.84 × 2,272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.41x = 18,386,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,386,521.60/5,392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.70

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