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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.66, 8,187.48 and 2,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.66, 8,187.48 and 2,342.70 is: 3,512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.66 : 8,187.48 = 2,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.66/8,187.48 = 2,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.66x = 8,187.48 × 2,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.66x = 19,180,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,180,809.40/5,460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.54

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