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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.45, 8,049.53 and 2,249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.45, 8,049.53 and 2,249.88 is: 3,372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.45 : 8,049.53 = 2,249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.45/8,049.53 = 2,249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.45x = 8,049.53 × 2,249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.45x = 18,110,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,110,439.34/5,370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.24

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