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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.32, 8,015.15 and 2,228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.32, 8,015.15 and 2,228.67 is: 3,341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.32 : 8,015.15 = 2,228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.32/8,015.15 = 2,228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.32x = 8,015.15 × 2,228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.32x = 17,863,107.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863,107.38/5,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.19

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