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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.98, 8,018.94 and 2,226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.98, 8,018.94 and 2,226.45 is: 3,340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.98 : 8,018.94 = 2,226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.98/8,018.94 = 2,226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.98x = 8,018.94 × 2,226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.98x = 17,853,768.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,853,768.96/5,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.29

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