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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.30, 8,103.45 and 2,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.30, 8,103.45 and 2,287.70 is: 3,429.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.30 : 8,103.45 = 2,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.30/8,103.45 = 2,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.30x = 8,103.45 × 2,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.30x = 18,538,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,538,262.57/5,405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.65

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