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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.45, 8,439.96 and 2,339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.45, 8,439.96 and 2,339.20 is: 3,508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.45 : 8,439.96 = 2,339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.45/8,439.96 = 2,339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.45x = 8,439.96 × 2,339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.45x = 19,742,754.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,742,754.43/5,626.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.92

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