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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.94, 8,058.30 and 2,248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.94, 8,058.30 and 2,248.81 is: 3,373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.94 : 8,058.30 = 2,248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.94/8,058.30 = 2,248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.94x = 8,058.30 × 2,248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.94x = 18,121,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,121,569.69/5,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.37

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