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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,620.65, 8,430.96 and 1,922.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,620.65, 8,430.96 and 1,922.91 is: 2,884.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,620.65 : 8,430.96 = 1,922.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,620.65/8,430.96 = 1,922.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,620.65x = 8,430.96 × 1,922.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,620.65x = 16,211,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,211,977.29/5,620.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.36

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