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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.02, 8,057.82 and 2,249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.02, 8,057.82 and 2,249.30 is: 3,374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.02 : 8,057.82 = 2,249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.02/8,057.82 = 2,249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.02x = 8,057.82 × 2,249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.02x = 18,124,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124,454.53/5,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.49

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