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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.51, 8,410.35 and 2,644.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.51, 8,410.35 and 2,644.74 is: 3,967.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.51 : 8,410.35 = 2,644.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.51/8,410.35 = 2,644.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.51x = 8,410.35 × 2,644.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.51x = 22,243,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,243,189.06/5,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.39

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