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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.52, 8,092.98 and 2,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.52, 8,092.98 and 2,274.20 is: 3,411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.52 : 8,092.98 = 2,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.52/8,092.98 = 2,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.52x = 8,092.98 × 2,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.52x = 18,405,055.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,405,055.12/5,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.17

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