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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.37, 8,022.54 and 2,228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.37, 8,022.54 and 2,228.31 is: 3,342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.37 : 8,022.54 = 2,228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.37/8,022.54 = 2,228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.37x = 8,022.54 × 2,228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.37x = 17,876,706.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,876,706.11/5,348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.46

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