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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370, 8,049.24 and 2,249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370, 8,049.24 and 2,249.22 is: 3,371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370 : 8,049.24 = 2,249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370/8,049.24 = 2,249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370x = 8,049.24 × 2,249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370x = 18,104,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,104,511.59/5,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.42

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