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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.16, 8,341.68 and 2,097.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.16, 8,341.68 and 2,097.44 is: 3,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.16 : 8,341.68 = 2,097.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.16/8,341.68 = 2,097.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.16x = 8,341.68 × 2,097.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.16x = 17,496,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,496,173.30/5,560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.70

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