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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.30, 8,122.31 and 2,294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.30, 8,122.31 and 2,294.32 is: 3,441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.30 : 8,122.31 = 2,294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.30/8,122.31 = 2,294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.30x = 8,122.31 × 2,294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.30x = 18,635,126.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,635,126.20/5,414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.83

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