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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,619.48, 8,424.46 and 2,330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,619.48, 8,424.46 and 2,330.52 is: 3,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,619.48 : 8,424.46 = 2,330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,619.48/8,424.46 = 2,330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,619.48x = 8,424.46 × 2,330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,619.48x = 19,633,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633,372.52/5,619.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.81

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