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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,654.70, 8,480.99 and 2,366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,654.70, 8,480.99 and 2,366.91 is: 3,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,654.70 : 8,480.99 = 2,366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,654.70/8,480.99 = 2,366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,654.70x = 8,480.99 × 2,366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,654.70x = 20,073,728.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,073,728.21/5,654.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.92

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