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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.83, 8,401.95 and 2,484.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.83, 8,401.95 and 2,484.01 is: 3,722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.83 : 8,401.95 = 2,484.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.83/8,401.95 = 2,484.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.83x = 8,401.95 × 2,484.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.83x = 20,870,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870,527.82/5,606.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.34

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