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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.68, 8,438.28 and 2,341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.68, 8,438.28 and 2,341.04 is: 3,508.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.68 : 8,438.28 = 2,341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.68/8,438.28 = 2,341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.68x = 8,438.28 × 2,341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.68x = 19,754,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754,351.01/5,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.97

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