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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,605.60, 8,407.06 and 2,483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,605.60, 8,407.06 and 2,483.92 is: 3,725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,605.60 : 8,407.06 = 2,483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,605.60/8,407.06 = 2,483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,605.60x = 8,407.06 × 2,483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,605.60x = 20,882,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,882,464.48/5,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.29

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