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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.78, 8,108.67 and 2,327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.78, 8,108.67 and 2,327.78 is: 3,491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.78 : 8,108.67 = 2,327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.78/8,108.67 = 2,327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.78x = 8,108.67 × 2,327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.78x = 18,875,199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875,199.85/5,405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.67

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