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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.91, 8,189.02 and 2,340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.91, 8,189.02 and 2,340.24 is: 3,507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.91 : 8,189.02 = 2,340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.91/8,189.02 = 2,340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.91x = 8,189.02 × 2,340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.91x = 19,164,272.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164,272.16/5,463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.43

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