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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.28, 7,954.74 and 2,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.28, 7,954.74 and 2,224.44 is: 3,338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.28 : 7,954.74 = 2,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.28/7,954.74 = 2,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.28x = 7,954.74 × 2,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.28x = 17,694,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,694,841.85/5,300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.47

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