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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.40, 8,044.10 and 2,242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.40, 8,044.10 and 2,242.56 is: 3,363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.40 : 8,044.10 = 2,242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.40/8,044.10 = 2,242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.40x = 8,044.10 × 2,242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.40x = 18,039,376.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,039,376.90/5,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.42

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