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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.57, 8,409.86 and 2,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.57, 8,409.86 and 2,644.32 is: 3,966.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.57 : 8,409.86 = 2,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.57/8,409.86 = 2,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.57x = 8,409.86 × 2,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.57x = 22,238,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,238,347.77/5,606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.48

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