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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.92, 8,197.37 and 2,342.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.92, 8,197.37 and 2,342.91 is: 3,514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.92 : 8,197.37 = 2,342.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.92/8,197.37 = 2,342.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.92x = 8,197.37 × 2,342.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.92x = 19,205,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,205,665.02/5,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.35

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