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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,485.88, 8,228.88 and 2,023.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,485.88, 8,228.88 and 2,023.13 is: 3,034.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,485.88 : 8,228.88 = 2,023.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,485.88/8,228.88 = 2,023.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,485.88x = 8,228.88 × 2,023.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,485.88x = 16,648,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,648,052.85/5,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.71

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