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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.79, 8,401.19 and 2,310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.79, 8,401.19 and 2,310.28 is: 3,465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.79 : 8,401.19 = 2,310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.79/8,401.19 = 2,310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.79x = 8,401.19 × 2,310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.79x = 19,409,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,409,068.68/5,600.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.42

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