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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.08, 8,228.70 and 2,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.08, 8,228.70 and 2,023 is: 3,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.08 : 8,228.70 = 2,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.08/8,228.70 = 2,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.08x = 8,228.70 × 2,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.08x = 16,646,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,646,660.10/5,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.35

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