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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.66, 8,409.39 and 2,320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.66, 8,409.39 and 2,320.14 is: 3,481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.66 : 8,409.39 = 2,320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.66/8,409.39 = 2,320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.66x = 8,409.39 × 2,320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.66x = 19,510,962.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,510,962.11/5,604.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.20

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