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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.46, 8,443.12 and 2,341.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.46, 8,443.12 and 2,341.59 is: 3,511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.46 : 8,443.12 = 2,341.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.46/8,443.12 = 2,341.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.46x = 8,443.12 × 2,341.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.46x = 19,770,325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,770,325.36/5,630.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.32

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