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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.78, 8,207.81 and 2,349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.78, 8,207.81 and 2,349.66 is: 3,525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.78 : 8,207.81 = 2,349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.78/8,207.81 = 2,349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.78x = 8,207.81 × 2,349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.78x = 19,285,562.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,285,562.84/5,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.84

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