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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.98, 8,419.50 and 2,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.98, 8,419.50 and 2,682.40 is: 4,023.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.98 : 8,419.50 = 2,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.98/8,419.50 = 2,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.98x = 8,419.50 × 2,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.98x = 22,584,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,466.80/5,612.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.61

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