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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,631.80, 8,445.52 and 2,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,631.80, 8,445.52 and 2,343.20 is: 3,513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,631.80 : 8,445.52 = 2,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,631.80/8,445.52 = 2,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,631.80x = 8,445.52 × 2,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,631.80x = 19,789,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,789,542.46/5,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.89

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