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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.49, 8,098.05 and 2,275.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.49, 8,098.05 and 2,275.37 is: 3,413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.49 : 8,098.05 = 2,275.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.49/8,098.05 = 2,275.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.49x = 8,098.05 × 2,275.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.49x = 18,426,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426,060.03/5,398.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.19

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