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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.68, 8,422.17 and 2,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.68, 8,422.17 and 2,326.08 is: 3,491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.68 : 8,422.17 = 2,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.68/8,422.17 = 2,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.68x = 8,422.17 × 2,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.68x = 19,590,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590,623.22/5,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.67

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