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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.43, 8,019.50 and 2,226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.43, 8,019.50 and 2,226.56 is: 3,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.43 : 8,019.50 = 2,226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.43/8,019.50 = 2,226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.43x = 8,019.50 × 2,226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.43x = 17,855,846.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,855,846.69/5,344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.02

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