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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.19, 8,045.62 and 2,243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.19, 8,045.62 and 2,243.54 is: 3,364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.19 : 8,045.62 = 2,243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.19/8,045.62 = 2,243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.19x = 8,045.62 × 2,243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.19x = 18,050,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,684.80/5,365.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.41

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