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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.84, 8,010.60 and 2,218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.84, 8,010.60 and 2,218.92 is: 3,328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.84 : 8,010.60 = 2,218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.84/8,010.60 = 2,218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.84x = 8,010.60 × 2,218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.84x = 17,774,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774,880.55/5,340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.11

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