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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.94, 8,417.62 and 2,148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.94, 8,417.62 and 2,148.19 is: 3,222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.94 : 8,417.62 = 2,148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.94/8,417.62 = 2,148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.94x = 8,417.62 × 2,148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.94x = 18,082,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082,628.75/5,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.75

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