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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.22, 8,009.68 and 2,219.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.22, 8,009.68 and 2,219.10 is: 3,327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.22 : 8,009.68 = 2,219.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.22/8,009.68 = 2,219.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.22x = 8,009.68 × 2,219.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.22x = 17,774,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774,280.89/5,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.76

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