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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.83, 8,194.25 and 2,340.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.83, 8,194.25 and 2,340.81 is: 3,511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.83 : 8,194.25 = 2,340.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.83/8,194.25 = 2,340.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.83x = 8,194.25 × 2,340.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.83x = 19,181,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,181,208.68/5,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.22

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