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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.91, 8,232.48 and 2,369.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.91, 8,232.48 and 2,369.37 is: 3,551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.91 : 8,232.48 = 2,369.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.91/8,232.48 = 2,369.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.91x = 8,232.48 × 2,369.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.91x = 19,505,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,505,791.14/5,492.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.09

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