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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.97, 8,206.43 and 2,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.97, 8,206.43 and 2,348.95 is: 3,523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.97 : 8,206.43 = 2,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.97/8,206.43 = 2,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.97x = 8,206.43 × 2,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.97x = 19,276,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,276,461.49/5,470.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.41

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