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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.56, 8,029.14 and 2,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.56, 8,029.14 and 2,233.76 is: 3,349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.56 : 8,029.14 = 2,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.56/8,029.14 = 2,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.56x = 8,029.14 × 2,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.56x = 17,935,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,935,135.81/5,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.51

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