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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.84, 8,045.46 and 2,243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.84, 8,045.46 and 2,243.96 is: 3,365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.84 : 8,045.46 = 2,243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.84/8,045.46 = 2,243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.84x = 8,045.46 × 2,243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.84x = 18,053,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,053,690.42/5,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.81

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