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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.66, 8,029.52 and 2,230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.66, 8,029.52 and 2,230.82 is: 3,347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.66 : 8,029.52 = 2,230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.66/8,029.52 = 2,230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.66x = 8,029.52 × 2,230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.66x = 17,912,413.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,912,413.81/5,351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.08

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