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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.40, 8,023.98 and 2,227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.40, 8,023.98 and 2,227.38 is: 3,341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.40 : 8,023.98 = 2,227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.40/8,023.98 = 2,227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.40x = 8,023.98 × 2,227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.40x = 17,872,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,872,452.57/5,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.64

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