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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.10, 8,017.87 and 2,228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.10, 8,017.87 and 2,228.27 is: 3,340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.10 : 8,017.87 = 2,228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.10/8,017.87 = 2,228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.10x = 8,017.87 × 2,228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.10x = 17,865,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,865,979.18/5,349.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.00

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