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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.80, 8,027.49 and 2,234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.80, 8,027.49 and 2,234.06 is: 3,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.80 : 8,027.49 = 2,234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.80/8,027.49 = 2,234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.80x = 8,027.49 × 2,234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.80x = 17,933,894.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,933,894.31/5,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.50

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