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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,402.26, 8,104.53 and 2,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,402.26, 8,104.53 and 2,282.28 is: 3,423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,402.26 : 8,104.53 = 2,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,402.26/8,104.53 = 2,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,402.26x = 8,104.53 × 2,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,402.26x = 18,496,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,496,806.73/5,402.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.90

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