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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,654.64, 8,483.48 and 2,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,654.64, 8,483.48 and 2,366 is: 3,549.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,654.64 : 8,483.48 = 2,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,654.64/8,483.48 = 2,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,654.64x = 8,483.48 × 2,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,654.64x = 20,071,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071,913.68/5,654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.64

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