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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.84, 8,405.70 and 2,140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.84, 8,405.70 and 2,140.36 is: 3,211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.84 : 8,405.70 = 2,140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.84/8,405.70 = 2,140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.84x = 8,405.70 × 2,140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.84x = 17,991,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,991,224.05/5,602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.09

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