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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.66, 8,045.28 and 2,242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.66, 8,045.28 and 2,242.86 is: 3,364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.66 : 8,045.28 = 2,242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.66/8,045.28 = 2,242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.66x = 8,045.28 × 2,242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.66x = 18,044,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,044,436.70/5,363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.20

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