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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.98, 8,018.39 and 2,226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.98, 8,018.39 and 2,226.29 is: 3,340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.98 : 8,018.39 = 2,226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.98/8,018.39 = 2,226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.98x = 8,018.39 × 2,226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.98x = 17,851,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,851,226.95/5,343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.44

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