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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.50, 8,390.88 and 2,966.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.50, 8,390.88 and 2,966.01 is: 4,440.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.50 : 8,390.88 = 2,966.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.50/8,390.88 = 2,966.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.50x = 8,390.88 × 2,966.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.50x = 24,887,433.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,887,433.99/5,604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.62

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