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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.88, 8,020.49 and 2,229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.88, 8,020.49 and 2,229.50 is: 3,343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.88 : 8,020.49 = 2,229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.88/8,020.49 = 2,229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.88x = 8,020.49 × 2,229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.88x = 17,881,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,881,691.36/5,348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.07

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