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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.94, 8,209.52 and 2,841.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.94, 8,209.52 and 2,841.80 is: 4,259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.94 : 8,209.52 = 2,841.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.94/8,209.52 = 2,841.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.94x = 8,209.52 × 2,841.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.94x = 23,329,758.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,329,758.68/5,476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.64

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