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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.74, 8,051.52 and 2,246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.74, 8,051.52 and 2,246.03 is: 3,370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.74 : 8,051.52 = 2,246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.74/8,051.52 = 2,246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.74x = 8,051.52 × 2,246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.74x = 18,083,915.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083,915.21/5,365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.26

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