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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,461.48, 8,190.85 and 2,342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,461.48, 8,190.85 and 2,342.27 is: 3,512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,461.48 : 8,190.85 = 2,342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,461.48/8,190.85 = 2,342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,461.48x = 8,190.85 × 2,342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,461.48x = 19,185,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,185,148.58/5,461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.81

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