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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.41, 8,026.98 and 2,229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.41, 8,026.98 and 2,229.38 is: 3,344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.41 : 8,026.98 = 2,229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.41/8,026.98 = 2,229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.41x = 8,026.98 × 2,229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.41x = 17,895,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,895,188.67/5,350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.64

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