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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.92, 8,026.24 and 2,228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.92, 8,026.24 and 2,228.92 is: 3,343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.92 : 8,026.24 = 2,228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.92/8,026.24 = 2,228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.92x = 8,026.24 × 2,228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.92x = 17,889,846.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,889,846.86/5,349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.95

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