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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.80, 8,444.32 and 2,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.80, 8,444.32 and 2,342.08 is: 3,512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.80 : 8,444.32 = 2,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.80/8,444.32 = 2,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.80x = 8,444.32 × 2,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.80x = 19,777,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,777,272.99/5,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.34

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