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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,485.81, 8,227.89 and 2,022.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,485.81, 8,227.89 and 2,022.25 is: 3,033.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,485.81 : 8,227.89 = 2,022.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,485.81/8,227.89 = 2,022.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,485.81x = 8,227.89 × 2,022.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,485.81x = 16,638,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,638,850.55/5,485.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.07

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