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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,620.44, 8,428.98 and 2,157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,620.44, 8,428.98 and 2,157.24 is: 3,235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,620.44 : 8,428.98 = 2,157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,620.44/8,428.98 = 2,157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,620.44x = 8,428.98 × 2,157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,620.44x = 18,183,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,183,332.82/5,620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.22

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