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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.58, 8,048.37 and 2,243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.58, 8,048.37 and 2,243.88 is: 3,365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.58 : 8,048.37 = 2,243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.58/8,048.37 = 2,243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.58x = 8,048.37 × 2,243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.58x = 18,059,576.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,059,576.48/5,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.82

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