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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.80, 8,046.49 and 2,243.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.80, 8,046.49 and 2,243.53 is: 3,366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.80 : 8,046.49 = 2,243.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.80/8,046.49 = 2,243.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.80x = 8,046.49 × 2,243.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.80x = 18,052,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,541.71/5,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.25

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