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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.28, 8,057.04 and 2,249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.28, 8,057.04 and 2,249.01 is: 3,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.28 : 8,057.04 = 2,249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.28/8,057.04 = 2,249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.28x = 8,057.04 × 2,249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.28x = 18,120,363.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,120,363.53/5,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.82

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