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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.28, 7,962.26 and 2,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.28, 7,962.26 and 2,229.44 is: 3,345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.28 : 7,962.26 = 2,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.28/7,962.26 = 2,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.28x = 7,962.26 × 2,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.28x = 17,751,380.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751,380.93/5,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.98

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