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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.79, 8,202.86 and 2,345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.79, 8,202.86 and 2,345.87 is: 3,519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.79 : 8,202.86 = 2,345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.79/8,202.86 = 2,345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.79x = 8,202.86 × 2,345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.79x = 19,242,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,242,843.19/5,466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.95

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