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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.39, 8,402.46 and 2,684.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.39, 8,402.46 and 2,684.74 is: 4,025.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.39 : 8,402.46 = 2,684.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.39/8,402.46 = 2,684.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.39x = 8,402.46 × 2,684.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.39x = 22,558,420.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,558,420.46/5,604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.13

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