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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.66, 8,015.66 and 2,229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.66, 8,015.66 and 2,229.02 is: 3,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.66 : 8,015.66 = 2,229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.66/8,015.66 = 2,229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.66x = 8,015.66 × 2,229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.66x = 17,867,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,867,015.23/5,346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.72

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