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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.35, 8,074.92 and 2,220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.35, 8,074.92 and 2,220.11 is: 3,330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.35 : 8,074.92 = 2,220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.35/8,074.92 = 2,220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.35x = 8,074.92 × 2,220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.35x = 17,927,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927,170.27/5,383.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.11

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