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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.20, 8,183.57 and 2,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.20, 8,183.57 and 2,292.67 is: 3,434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.20 : 8,183.57 = 2,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.20/8,183.57 = 2,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.20x = 8,183.57 × 2,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.20x = 18,762,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,762,210.70/5,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.92

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