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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.33, 8,019.53 and 2,226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.33, 8,019.53 and 2,226.81 is: 3,340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.33 : 8,019.53 = 2,226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.33/8,019.53 = 2,226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.33x = 8,019.53 × 2,226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.33x = 17,857,958.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,857,958.47/5,346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.23

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