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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.54, 8,882.82 and 2,230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.54, 8,882.82 and 2,230.22 is: 3,343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.54 : 8,882.82 = 2,230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.54/8,882.82 = 2,230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.54x = 8,882.82 × 2,230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.54x = 19,810,642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,810,642.82/5,925.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.26

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