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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.68, 8,480.55 and 2,730.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.68, 8,480.55 and 2,730.98 is: 4,097.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.68 : 8,480.55 = 2,730.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.68/8,480.55 = 2,730.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.68x = 8,480.55 × 2,730.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.68x = 23,160,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160,170.04/5,652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.21

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