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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.30, 8,044.54 and 2,242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.30, 8,044.54 and 2,242.66 is: 3,363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.30 : 8,044.54 = 2,242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.30/8,044.54 = 2,242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.30x = 8,044.54 × 2,242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.30x = 18,041,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041,142.36/5,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.19

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