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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.61, 7,669.62 and 2,342.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.61, 7,669.62 and 2,342.19 is: 3,512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.61 : 7,669.62 = 2,342.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.61/7,669.62 = 2,342.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.61x = 7,669.62 × 2,342.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.61x = 17,963,707.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,963,707.27/5,114.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.23

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