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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,581.61, 8,370.19 and 2,657.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,581.61, 8,370.19 and 2,657.86 is: 3,985.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,581.61 : 8,370.19 = 2,657.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,581.61/8,370.19 = 2,657.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,581.61x = 8,370.19 × 2,657.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,581.61x = 22,246,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,246,793.19/5,581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.73

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