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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.78, 8,134.20 and 2,344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.78, 8,134.20 and 2,344.78 is: 3,517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.78 : 8,134.20 = 2,344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.78/8,134.20 = 2,344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.78x = 8,134.20 × 2,344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.78x = 19,072,909.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072,909.48/5,422.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.18

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