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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,461.66, 8,188.98 and 2,343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,461.66, 8,188.98 and 2,343.70 is: 3,514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,461.66 : 8,188.98 = 2,343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,461.66/8,188.98 = 2,343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,461.66x = 8,188.98 × 2,343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,461.66x = 19,192,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,192,512.43/5,461.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.04

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