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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.77, 8,407.84 and 2,830.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.77, 8,407.84 and 2,830.38 is: 4,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.77 : 8,407.84 = 2,830.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.77/8,407.84 = 2,830.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.77x = 8,407.84 × 2,830.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.77x = 23,797,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,797,382.18/5,601.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.19

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