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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,648.46, 8,475.58 and 2,690.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,648.46, 8,475.58 and 2,690.25 is: 4,036.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,648.46 : 8,475.58 = 2,690.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,648.46/8,475.58 = 2,690.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,648.46x = 8,475.58 × 2,690.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,648.46x = 22,801,429.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,801,429.10/5,648.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.75

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