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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.56, 8,114.23 and 2,290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.56, 8,114.23 and 2,290.49 is: 3,435.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.56 : 8,114.23 = 2,290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.56/8,114.23 = 2,290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.56x = 8,114.23 × 2,290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.56x = 18,585,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,585,562.67/5,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.05

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