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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.74, 8,128.65 and 2,301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.74, 8,128.65 and 2,301.42 is: 3,449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.74 : 8,128.65 = 2,301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.74/8,128.65 = 2,301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.74x = 8,128.65 × 2,301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.74x = 18,707,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,707,437.68/5,422.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.81

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