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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.44, 8,113.74 and 2,288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.44, 8,113.74 and 2,288.44 is: 3,433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.44 : 8,113.74 = 2,288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.44/8,113.74 = 2,288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.44x = 8,113.74 × 2,288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.44x = 18,567,807.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,567,807.17/5,408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.12

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