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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.72, 8,095.80 and 2,280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.72, 8,095.80 and 2,280.12 is: 3,419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.72 : 8,095.80 = 2,280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.72/8,095.80 = 2,280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.72x = 8,095.80 × 2,280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.72x = 18,459,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,459,395.50/5,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.22

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