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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.24, 8,092.83 and 2,278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.24, 8,092.83 and 2,278.31 is: 3,414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.24 : 8,092.83 = 2,278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.24/8,092.83 = 2,278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.24x = 8,092.83 × 2,278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.24x = 18,437,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,437,935.05/5,399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.92

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