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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.66, 8,190.48 and 2,344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.66, 8,190.48 and 2,344.70 is: 3,515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.66 : 8,190.48 = 2,344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.66/8,190.48 = 2,344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.66x = 8,190.48 × 2,344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.66x = 19,204,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,204,218.46/5,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.54

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