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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.68, 8,046.48 and 2,243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.68, 8,046.48 and 2,243.80 is: 3,361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.68 : 8,046.48 = 2,243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.68/8,046.48 = 2,243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.68x = 8,046.48 × 2,243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.68x = 18,054,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,710.30/5,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.72

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