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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.42, 8,409.46 and 2,319.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.42, 8,409.46 and 2,319.87 is: 3,480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.42 : 8,409.46 = 2,319.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.42/8,409.46 = 2,319.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.42x = 8,409.46 × 2,319.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.42x = 19,508,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,508,853.97/5,604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.98

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