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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.92, 8,479.94 and 2,188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.92, 8,479.94 and 2,188.17 is: 3,283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.92 : 8,479.94 = 2,188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.92/8,479.94 = 2,188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.92x = 8,479.94 × 2,188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.92x = 18,555,539.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,555,539.37/5,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.63

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