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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.70, 8,184.19 and 2,337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.70, 8,184.19 and 2,337.04 is: 3,502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.70 : 8,184.19 = 2,337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.70/8,184.19 = 2,337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.70x = 8,184.19 × 2,337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.70x = 19,126,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,126,779.40/5,460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.62

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