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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.64, 7,958.90 and 2,226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.64, 7,958.90 and 2,226.68 is: 3,338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.64 : 7,958.90 = 2,226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.64/7,958.90 = 2,226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.64x = 7,958.90 × 2,226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.64x = 17,721,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,721,923.45/5,307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.95

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