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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.16, 8,405.40 and 2,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.16, 8,405.40 and 2,522 is: 3,783.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.16 : 8,405.40 = 2,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.16/8,405.40 = 2,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.16x = 8,405.40 × 2,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.16x = 21,198,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,198,418.80/5,602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.97

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