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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,628.42, 8,442.93 and 2,341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,628.42, 8,442.93 and 2,341.85 is: 3,512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,628.42 : 8,442.93 = 2,341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,628.42/8,442.93 = 2,341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,628.42x = 8,442.93 × 2,341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,628.42x = 19,772,042.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,772,042.19/5,628.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.89

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