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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.05, 8,094.89 and 2,278.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.05, 8,094.89 and 2,278.29 is: 3,417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.05 : 8,094.89 = 2,278.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.05/8,094.89 = 2,278.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.05x = 8,094.89 × 2,278.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.05x = 18,442,495.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,442,495.55/5,397.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.15

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