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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.64, 8,192.59 and 2,340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.64, 8,192.59 and 2,340.92 is: 3,512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.64 : 8,192.59 = 2,340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.64/8,192.59 = 2,340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.64x = 8,192.59 × 2,340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.64x = 19,178,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,178,197.78/5,460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.08

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