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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.30, 8,454.75 and 2,348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.30, 8,454.75 and 2,348.74 is: 3,523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.30 : 8,454.75 = 2,348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.30/8,454.75 = 2,348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.30x = 8,454.75 × 2,348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.30x = 19,858,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,858,009.52/5,635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.86

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