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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.80, 8,408.78 and 2,094.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.80, 8,408.78 and 2,094.92 is: 3,141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.80 : 8,408.78 = 2,094.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.80/8,408.78 = 2,094.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.80x = 8,408.78 × 2,094.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.80x = 17,615,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,615,721.40/5,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.29

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