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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.81, 8,030.07 and 2,232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.81, 8,030.07 and 2,232.70 is: 3,348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.81 : 8,030.07 = 2,232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.81/8,030.07 = 2,232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.81x = 8,030.07 × 2,232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.81x = 17,928,717.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,928,717.21/5,354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.15

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