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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.34, 8,272.94 and 2,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.34, 8,272.94 and 2,228.40 is: 3,342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.34 : 8,272.94 = 2,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.34/8,272.94 = 2,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.34x = 8,272.94 × 2,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.34x = 18,435,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,435,408.35/5,515.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.57

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