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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.62, 8,405.58 and 2,482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.62, 8,405.58 and 2,482.90 is: 3,723.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.62 : 8,405.58 = 2,482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.62/8,405.58 = 2,482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.62x = 8,405.58 × 2,482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.62x = 20,870,214.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870,214.58/5,604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.75

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