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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.70, 8,201.54 and 2,348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.70, 8,201.54 and 2,348.58 is: 3,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.70 : 8,201.54 = 2,348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.70/8,201.54 = 2,348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.70x = 8,201.54 × 2,348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.70x = 19,261,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261,972.81/5,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.22

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