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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.07, 8,020.04 and 2,229.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.07, 8,020.04 and 2,229.54 is: 3,343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.07 : 8,020.04 = 2,229.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.07/8,020.04 = 2,229.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.07x = 8,020.04 × 2,229.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.07x = 17,880,988.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,880,988.83/5,348.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.45

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