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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.83, 8,417.80 and 2,448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.83, 8,417.80 and 2,448.54 is: 3,673.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.83 : 8,417.80 = 2,448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.83/8,417.80 = 2,448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.83x = 8,417.80 × 2,448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.83x = 20,611,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,611,320.01/5,610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.49

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