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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.78, 8,435.37 and 2,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.78, 8,435.37 and 2,160 is: 3,240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.78 : 8,435.37 = 2,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.78/8,435.37 = 2,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.78x = 8,435.37 × 2,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.78x = 18,220,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,220,399.20/5,622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.46

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