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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.98, 8,019.89 and 2,227.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.98, 8,019.89 and 2,227.29 is: 3,341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.98 : 8,019.89 = 2,227.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.98/8,019.89 = 2,227.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.98x = 8,019.89 × 2,227.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.98x = 17,862,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,862,620.80/5,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.94

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