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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,640.92, 8,452.66 and 2,520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,640.92, 8,452.66 and 2,520.44 is: 3,776.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,640.92 : 8,452.66 = 2,520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,640.92/8,452.66 = 2,520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,640.92x = 8,452.66 × 2,520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,640.92x = 21,304,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,304,422.37/5,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,776.76

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