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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,654.49, 8,480.39 and 2,367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,654.49, 8,480.39 and 2,367.65 is: 3,550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,654.49 : 8,480.39 = 2,367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,654.49/8,480.39 = 2,367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,654.49x = 8,480.39 × 2,367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,654.49x = 20,078,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,078,541.14/5,654.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.90

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