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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.17, 8,410.37 and 2,684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.17, 8,410.37 and 2,684.52 is: 4,028.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.17 : 8,410.37 = 2,684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.17/8,410.37 = 2,684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.17x = 8,410.37 × 2,684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.17x = 22,577,793.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577,793.05/5,604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.75

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