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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.80, 8,406.86 and 2,483.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.80, 8,406.86 and 2,483.89 is: 3,725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.80 : 8,406.86 = 2,483.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.80/8,406.86 = 2,483.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.80x = 8,406.86 × 2,483.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.80x = 20,881,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,881,715.49/5,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.68

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