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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.64, 8,480.48 and 2,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.64, 8,480.48 and 2,364 is: 3,546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.64 : 8,480.48 = 2,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.64/8,480.48 = 2,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.64x = 8,480.48 × 2,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.64x = 20,047,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,047,854.72/5,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.64

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