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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.36, 8,402.76 and 2,690.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.36, 8,402.76 and 2,690.73 is: 4,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.36 : 8,402.76 = 2,690.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.36/8,402.76 = 2,690.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.36x = 8,402.76 × 2,690.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.36x = 22,609,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609,558.41/5,610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.97

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