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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.53, 8,057.07 and 2,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.53, 8,057.07 and 2,248.80 is: 3,373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.53 : 8,057.07 = 2,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.53/8,057.07 = 2,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.53x = 8,057.07 × 2,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.53x = 18,118,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,118,739.02/5,370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.74

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