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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.16, 7,998.24 and 2,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.16, 7,998.24 and 2,252 is: 3,378

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.16 : 7,998.24 = 2,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.16/7,998.24 = 2,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.16x = 7,998.24 × 2,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.16x = 18,012,036.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012,036.48/5,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378

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