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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.19, 8,194.79 and 2,341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.19, 8,194.79 and 2,341.18 is: 3,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.19 : 8,194.79 = 2,341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.19/8,194.79 = 2,341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.19x = 8,194.79 × 2,341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.19x = 19,185,494.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,185,494.55/5,463.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.77

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