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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.98, 8,046.74 and 2,243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.98, 8,046.74 and 2,243.60 is: 3,366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.98 : 8,046.74 = 2,243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.98/8,046.74 = 2,243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.98x = 8,046.74 × 2,243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.98x = 18,053,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,053,665.86/5,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.35

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