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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,113.44, 7,660.89 and 2,342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,113.44, 7,660.89 and 2,342.43 is: 3,509.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,113.44 : 7,660.89 = 2,342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,113.44/7,660.89 = 2,342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,113.44x = 7,660.89 × 2,342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,113.44x = 17,945,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,945,098.56/5,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.40

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