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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.67, 8,446.32 and 2,344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.67, 8,446.32 and 2,344.10 is: 3,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.67 : 8,446.32 = 2,344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.67/8,446.32 = 2,344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.67x = 8,446.32 × 2,344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.67x = 19,798,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798,976.48/5,630.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.27

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