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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.92, 8,029.22 and 2,230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.92, 8,029.22 and 2,230.88 is: 3,346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.92 : 8,029.22 = 2,230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.92/8,029.22 = 2,230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.92x = 8,029.22 × 2,230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.92x = 17,912,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,912,226.31/5,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.88

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