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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.94, 8,441.85 and 2,346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.94, 8,441.85 and 2,346.51 is: 3,517.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.94 : 8,441.85 = 2,346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.94/8,441.85 = 2,346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.94x = 8,441.85 × 2,346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.94x = 19,808,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,808,885.44/5,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.86

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