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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.32, 8,110.92 and 2,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.32, 8,110.92 and 2,292.72 is: 3,437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.32 : 8,110.92 = 2,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.32/8,110.92 = 2,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.32x = 8,110.92 × 2,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.32x = 18,596,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,596,068.50/5,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.15

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