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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.43, 8,193.65 and 2,340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.43, 8,193.65 and 2,340.42 is: 3,510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.43 : 8,193.65 = 2,340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.43/8,193.65 = 2,340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.43x = 8,193.65 × 2,340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.43x = 19,176,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176,570.63/5,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.63

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