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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.37, 8,190.55 and 2,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.37, 8,190.55 and 2,338.36 is: 3,507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.37 : 8,190.55 = 2,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.37/8,190.55 = 2,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.37x = 8,190.55 × 2,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.37x = 19,152,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,152,436.94/5,460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.54

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