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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.78, 8,110.17 and 2,328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.78, 8,110.17 and 2,328.78 is: 3,493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.78 : 8,110.17 = 2,328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.78/8,110.17 = 2,328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.78x = 8,110.17 × 2,328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.78x = 18,886,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,886,801.69/5,406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.17

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