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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.36, 8,094.49 and 2,278.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.36, 8,094.49 and 2,278.07 is: 3,416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.36 : 8,094.49 = 2,278.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.36/8,094.49 = 2,278.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.36x = 8,094.49 × 2,278.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.36x = 18,439,799.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439,799.02/5,397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.45

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