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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,619.84, 8,423.64 and 2,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,619.84, 8,423.64 and 2,329.44 is: 3,491.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,619.84 : 8,423.64 = 2,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,619.84/8,423.64 = 2,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,619.84x = 8,423.64 × 2,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,619.84x = 19,622,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622,363.96/5,619.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.62

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