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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.44, 8,046.24 and 2,243.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.44, 8,046.24 and 2,243.31 is: 3,364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.44 : 8,046.24 = 2,243.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.44/8,046.24 = 2,243.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.44x = 8,046.24 × 2,243.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.44x = 18,050,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,210.65/5,364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.79

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