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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.67, 8,097.95 and 2,280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.67, 8,097.95 and 2,280.38 is: 3,419.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.67 : 8,097.95 = 2,280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.67/8,097.95 = 2,280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.67x = 8,097.95 × 2,280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.67x = 18,466,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,466,403.22/5,399.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.91

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