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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.60, 8,472.30 and 2,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.60, 8,472.30 and 2,874.40 is: 4,314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.60 : 8,472.30 = 2,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.60/8,472.30 = 2,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.60x = 8,472.30 × 2,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.60x = 24,352,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,352,779.12/5,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.35

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