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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.77, 8,057.79 and 2,249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.77, 8,057.79 and 2,249.51 is: 3,375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.77 : 8,057.79 = 2,249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.77/8,057.79 = 2,249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.77x = 8,057.79 × 2,249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.77x = 18,126,079.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,126,079.18/5,369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.58

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