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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.98, 8,020.62 and 2,232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.98, 8,020.62 and 2,232.31 is: 3,346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.98 : 8,020.62 = 2,232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.98/8,020.62 = 2,232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.98x = 8,020.62 × 2,232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.98x = 17,904,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,904,528.63/5,349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.65

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