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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.67, 8,024.48 and 2,230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.67, 8,024.48 and 2,230.14 is: 3,345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.67 : 8,024.48 = 2,230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.67/8,024.48 = 2,230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.67x = 8,024.48 × 2,230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.67x = 17,895,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,895,702.68/5,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.82

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