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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,631.96, 8,445.50 and 1,934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,631.96, 8,445.50 and 1,934.56 is: 2,901.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,631.96 : 8,445.50 = 1,934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,631.96/8,445.50 = 1,934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,631.96x = 8,445.50 × 1,934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,631.96x = 16,338,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338,326.48/5,631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.00

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