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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.67, 8,197.00 and 2,342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.67, 8,197.00 and 2,342.66 is: 3,513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.67 : 8,197.00 = 2,342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.67/8,197.00 = 2,342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.67x = 8,197.00 × 2,342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.67x = 19,202,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,202,737.18/5,464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.98

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