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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.54, 8,027.19 and 2,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.54, 8,027.19 and 2,231.70 is: 3,348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.54 : 8,027.19 = 2,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.54/8,027.19 = 2,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.54x = 8,027.19 × 2,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.54x = 17,914,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,914,279.92/5,349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.75

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