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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.92, 8,134.36 and 2,263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.92, 8,134.36 and 2,263.92 is: 3,395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.92 : 8,134.36 = 2,263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.92/8,134.36 = 2,263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.92x = 8,134.36 × 2,263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.92x = 18,415,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,415,540.29/5,422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.87

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