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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.22, 8,048.04 and 2,554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.22, 8,048.04 and 2,554.24 is: 3,832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.22 : 8,048.04 = 2,554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.22/8,048.04 = 2,554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.22x = 8,048.04 × 2,554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.22x = 20,556,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,556,625.69/5,364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.17

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