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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.61, 8,371.32 and 1,685.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.61, 8,371.32 and 1,685.32 is: 2,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.61 : 8,371.32 = 1,685.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.61/8,371.32 = 1,685.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.61x = 8,371.32 × 1,685.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.61x = 14,108,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,108,353.02/5,580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.10

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