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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.41, 8,020.98 and 2,225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.41, 8,020.98 and 2,225.38 is: 3,338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.41 : 8,020.98 = 2,225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.41/8,020.98 = 2,225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.41x = 8,020.98 × 2,225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.41x = 17,849,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,849,702.86/5,346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.63

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