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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.20, 8,419.68 and 2,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.20, 8,419.68 and 2,327.04 is: 3,491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.20 : 8,419.68 = 2,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.20/8,419.68 = 2,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.20x = 8,419.68 × 2,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.20x = 19,592,932.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,592,932.15/5,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.75

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