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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.42, 8,027.30 and 2,236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.42, 8,027.30 and 2,236.81 is: 3,353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.42 : 8,027.30 = 2,236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.42/8,027.30 = 2,236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.42x = 8,027.30 × 2,236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.42x = 17,955,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,955,533.73/5,354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.41

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