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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.33, 8,196.51 and 2,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.33, 8,196.51 and 2,342.32 is: 3,513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.33 : 8,196.51 = 2,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.33/8,196.51 = 2,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.33x = 8,196.51 × 2,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.33x = 19,198,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,198,849.30/5,464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.49

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