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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.30, 8,011.68 and 2,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.30, 8,011.68 and 2,220.46 is: 3,330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.30 : 8,011.68 = 2,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.30/8,011.68 = 2,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.30x = 8,011.68 × 2,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.30x = 17,789,614.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,789,614.97/5,341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.58

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