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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.48, 8,019.15 and 2,226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.48, 8,019.15 and 2,226.79 is: 3,341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.48 : 8,019.15 = 2,226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.48/8,019.15 = 2,226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.48x = 8,019.15 × 2,226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.48x = 17,856,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,856,911.80/5,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.19

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