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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.28, 8,001.18 and 2,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.28, 8,001.18 and 2,254.44 is: 3,384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.28 : 8,001.18 = 2,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.28/8,001.18 = 2,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.28x = 8,001.18 × 2,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.28x = 18,038,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,038,180.24/5,330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.10

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