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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,620.94, 8,432.78 and 2,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,620.94, 8,432.78 and 2,332.24 is: 3,498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,620.94 : 8,432.78 = 2,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,620.94/8,432.78 = 2,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,620.94x = 8,432.78 × 2,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,620.94x = 19,667,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,667,301.20/5,620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.93

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