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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,605.42, 8,410.96 and 2,320.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,605.42, 8,410.96 and 2,320.87 is: 3,482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,605.42 : 8,410.96 = 2,320.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,605.42/8,410.96 = 2,320.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,605.42x = 8,410.96 × 2,320.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,605.42x = 19,520,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,520,744.74/5,605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.48

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