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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.40, 8,475.99 and 2,092.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.40, 8,475.99 and 2,092.86 is: 3,139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.40 : 8,475.99 = 2,092.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.40/8,475.99 = 2,092.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.40x = 8,475.99 × 2,092.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.40x = 17,739,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,739,034.56/5,650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.43

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