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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.61, 8,410.52 and 2,685.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.61, 8,410.52 and 2,685.75 is: 4,028.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.61 : 8,410.52 = 2,685.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.61/8,410.52 = 2,685.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.61x = 8,410.52 × 2,685.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.61x = 22,588,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588,554.09/5,606.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.91

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