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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.91, 8,410.41 and 2,319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.91, 8,410.41 and 2,319.96 is: 3,479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.91 : 8,410.41 = 2,319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.91/8,410.41 = 2,319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.91x = 8,410.41 × 2,319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.91x = 19,511,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,511,814.78/5,606.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.96

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