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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.28, 7,954.80 and 2,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.28, 7,954.80 and 2,225.44 is: 3,339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.28 : 7,954.80 = 2,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.28/7,954.80 = 2,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.28x = 7,954.80 × 2,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.28x = 17,702,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,702,930.11/5,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.37

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