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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.49, 8,415.87 and 2,685.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.49, 8,415.87 and 2,685.58 is: 4,028.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.49 : 8,415.87 = 2,685.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.49/8,415.87 = 2,685.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.49x = 8,415.87 × 2,685.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.49x = 22,601,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,601,492.15/5,610.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.43

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