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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.23, 8,019.96 and 2,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.23, 8,019.96 and 2,225.80 is: 3,338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.23 : 8,019.96 = 2,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.23/8,019.96 = 2,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.23x = 8,019.96 × 2,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.23x = 17,850,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,850,863.72/5,346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.96

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