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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,640.82, 8,462.44 and 2,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,640.82, 8,462.44 and 2,354.24 is: 3,531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,640.82 : 8,462.44 = 2,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,640.82/8,462.44 = 2,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,640.82x = 8,462.44 × 2,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,640.82x = 19,922,614.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,922,614.75/5,640.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.87

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