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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,426.55, 8,140.22 and 2,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,426.55, 8,140.22 and 2,306.20 is: 3,459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,426.55 : 8,140.22 = 2,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,426.55/8,140.22 = 2,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,426.55x = 8,140.22 × 2,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,426.55x = 18,772,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,772,975.36/5,426.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.47

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