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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.29, 8,394.26 and 2,311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.29, 8,394.26 and 2,311.58 is: 3,464.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.29 : 8,394.26 = 2,311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.29/8,394.26 = 2,311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.29x = 8,394.26 × 2,311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.29x = 19,404,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404,003.53/5,600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.82

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