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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.97, 8,023.59 and 2,229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.97, 8,023.59 and 2,229.66 is: 3,344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.97 : 8,023.59 = 2,229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.97/8,023.59 = 2,229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.97x = 8,023.59 × 2,229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.97x = 17,889,877.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,889,877.68/5,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.55

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