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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,402.46, 8,097.93 and 2,281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,402.46, 8,097.93 and 2,281.82 is: 3,420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,402.46 : 8,097.93 = 2,281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,402.46/8,097.93 = 2,281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,402.46x = 8,097.93 × 2,281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,402.46x = 18,478,018.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,478,018.63/5,402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.30

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