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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.82, 8,052.70 and 2,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.82, 8,052.70 and 2,248.24 is: 3,371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.82 : 8,052.70 = 2,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.82/8,052.70 = 2,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.82x = 8,052.70 × 2,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.82x = 18,104,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,104,402.25/5,369.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.51

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