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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,619.72, 8,431.38 and 2,698.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,619.72, 8,431.38 and 2,698.23 is: 4,048.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,619.72 : 8,431.38 = 2,698.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,619.72/8,431.38 = 2,698.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,619.72x = 8,431.38 × 2,698.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,619.72x = 22,749,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,749,802.46/5,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.21

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