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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.04, 8,194.56 and 2,344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.04, 8,194.56 and 2,344.08 is: 3,514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.04 : 8,194.56 = 2,344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.04/8,194.56 = 2,344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.04x = 8,194.56 × 2,344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.04x = 19,208,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,208,704.20/5,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.83

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