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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.51, 8,019.63 and 2,226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.51, 8,019.63 and 2,226.67 is: 3,341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.51 : 8,019.63 = 2,226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.51/8,019.63 = 2,226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.51x = 8,019.63 × 2,226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.51x = 17,857,069.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,857,069.53/5,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.20

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