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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.47, 8,019.45 and 2,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.47, 8,019.45 and 2,422.40 is: 3,634.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.47 : 8,019.45 = 2,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.47/8,019.45 = 2,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.47x = 8,019.45 × 2,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.47x = 19,426,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,275.58/5,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.84

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