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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.92, 8,200.37 and 2,344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.92, 8,200.37 and 2,344.91 is: 3,517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.92 : 8,200.37 = 2,344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.92/8,200.37 = 2,344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.92x = 8,200.37 × 2,344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.92x = 19,229,094.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,229,094.48/5,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.35

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