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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.84, 8,043.96 and 2,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.84, 8,043.96 and 2,242.96 is: 3,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.84 : 8,043.96 = 2,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.84/8,043.96 = 2,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.84x = 8,043.96 × 2,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.84x = 18,042,280.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,042,280.52/5,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.31

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