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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.41, 8,028.48 and 2,230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.41, 8,028.48 and 2,230.38 is: 3,346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.41 : 8,028.48 = 2,230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.41/8,028.48 = 2,230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.41x = 8,028.48 × 2,230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.41x = 17,906,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,906,561.22/5,351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.14

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