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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.40, 8,202.60 and 2,690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.40, 8,202.60 and 2,690.96 is: 4,034.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.40 : 8,202.60 = 2,690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.40/8,202.60 = 2,690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.40x = 8,202.60 × 2,690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.40x = 22,072,868.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,072,868.50/5,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.96

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