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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.79, 8,096.82 and 2,275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.79, 8,096.82 and 2,275.60 is: 3,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.79 : 8,096.82 = 2,275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.79/8,096.82 = 2,275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.79x = 8,096.82 × 2,275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.79x = 18,425,123.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,425,123.59/5,395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.72

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