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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,628.85, 8,441.44 and 2,341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,628.85, 8,441.44 and 2,341.06 is: 3,510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,628.85 : 8,441.44 = 2,341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,628.85/8,441.44 = 2,341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,628.85x = 8,441.44 × 2,341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,628.85x = 19,761,917.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,761,917.53/5,628.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.83

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