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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.28, 7,956.30 and 2,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.28, 7,956.30 and 2,226.44 is: 3,340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.28 : 7,956.30 = 2,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.28/7,956.30 = 2,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.28x = 7,956.30 × 2,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.28x = 17,714,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,714,224.57/5,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.87

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