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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.54, 8,092.92 and 2,274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.54, 8,092.92 and 2,274.56 is: 3,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.54 : 8,092.92 = 2,274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.54/8,092.92 = 2,274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.54x = 8,092.92 × 2,274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.54x = 18,407,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,407,801.37/5,394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.30

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