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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.08, 8,458.29 and 2,130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.08, 8,458.29 and 2,130.48 is: 3,192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.08 : 8,458.29 = 2,130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.08/8,458.29 = 2,130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.08x = 8,458.29 × 2,130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.08x = 18,020,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020,217.68/5,644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.76

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