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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.02, 8,274.08 and 2,230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.02, 8,274.08 and 2,230.42 is: 3,346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.02 : 8,274.08 = 2,230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.02/8,274.08 = 2,230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.02x = 8,274.08 × 2,230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.02x = 18,454,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,454,700.76/5,515.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.26

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