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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.20, 8,433.69 and 2,159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.20, 8,433.69 and 2,159.45 is: 3,239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.20 : 8,433.69 = 2,159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.20/8,433.69 = 2,159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.20x = 8,433.69 × 2,159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.20x = 18,212,089.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,089.70/5,622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.32

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