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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.20, 8,019.12 and 2,422.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.20, 8,019.12 and 2,422.46 is: 3,633.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.20 : 8,019.12 = 2,422.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.20/8,019.12 = 2,422.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.20x = 8,019.12 × 2,422.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.20x = 19,425,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425,997.44/5,346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.61

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