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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.66, 8,027.37 and 2,231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.66, 8,027.37 and 2,231.81 is: 3,348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.66 : 8,027.37 = 2,231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.66/8,027.37 = 2,231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.66x = 8,027.37 × 2,231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.66x = 17,915,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915,524.50/5,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.91

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