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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.73, 8,405.99 and 2,482.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.73, 8,405.99 and 2,482.30 is: 3,724.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.73 : 8,405.99 = 2,482.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.73/8,405.99 = 2,482.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.73x = 8,405.99 × 2,482.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.73x = 20,866,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,866,188.98/5,602.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.29

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