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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,638.26, 8,462.34 and 2,680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,638.26, 8,462.34 and 2,680.32 is: 4,022.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,638.26 : 8,462.34 = 2,680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,638.26/8,462.34 = 2,680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,638.26x = 8,462.34 × 2,680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,638.26x = 22,681,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,681,779.15/5,638.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.83

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