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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.24, 8,159.06 and 2,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.24, 8,159.06 and 2,322.76 is: 3,482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.24 : 8,159.06 = 2,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.24/8,159.06 = 2,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.24x = 8,159.06 × 2,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.24x = 18,951,538.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,951,538.21/5,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.30

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