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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.65, 8,022.87 and 2,228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.65, 8,022.87 and 2,228.81 is: 3,344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.65 : 8,022.87 = 2,228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.65/8,022.87 = 2,228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.65x = 8,022.87 × 2,228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.65x = 17,881,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,881,412.77/5,346.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.41

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