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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.90, 8,480.70 and 2,364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.90, 8,480.70 and 2,364.17 is: 3,546.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.90 : 8,480.70 = 2,364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.90/8,480.70 = 2,364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.90x = 8,480.70 × 2,364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.90x = 20,049,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,774.12/5,652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.81

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