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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.28, 8,112.42 and 2,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.28, 8,112.42 and 2,330.28 is: 3,495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.28 : 8,112.42 = 2,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.28/8,112.42 = 2,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.28x = 8,112.42 × 2,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.28x = 18,904,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,904,210.08/5,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.42

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