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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.80, 8,229.40 and 2,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.80, 8,229.40 and 2,023.28 is: 3,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.80 : 8,229.40 = 2,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.80/8,229.40 = 2,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.80x = 8,229.40 × 2,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.80x = 16,650,380.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,650,380.43/5,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.62

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