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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.38, 8,027.15 and 2,229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.38, 8,027.15 and 2,229.48 is: 3,345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.38 : 8,027.15 = 2,229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.38/8,027.15 = 2,229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.38x = 8,027.15 × 2,229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.38x = 17,896,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,896,359.23/5,349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.50

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