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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,608.52, 8,413.06 and 2,145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,608.52, 8,413.06 and 2,145.50 is: 3,218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,608.52 : 8,413.06 = 2,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,608.52/8,413.06 = 2,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,608.52x = 8,413.06 × 2,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,608.52x = 18,050,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,220.23/5,608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.36

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