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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.70, 8,197.05 and 2,342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.70, 8,197.05 and 2,342.69 is: 3,514.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.70 : 8,197.05 = 2,342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.70/8,197.05 = 2,342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.70x = 8,197.05 × 2,342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.70x = 19,203,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,203,106.08/5,464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.03

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