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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.08, 8,144.82 and 2,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.08, 8,144.82 and 2,266.56 is: 3,400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.08 : 8,144.82 = 2,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.08/8,144.82 = 2,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.08x = 8,144.82 × 2,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.08x = 18,460,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,460,723.22/5,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.34

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