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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.50, 8,441.19 and 2,346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.50, 8,441.19 and 2,346.05 is: 3,517.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.50 : 8,441.19 = 2,346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.50/8,441.19 = 2,346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.50x = 8,441.19 × 2,346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.50x = 19,803,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,803,399.86/5,630.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.17

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