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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,654.90, 8,483.70 and 2,366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,654.90, 8,483.70 and 2,366.17 is: 3,549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,654.90 : 8,483.70 = 2,366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,654.90/8,483.70 = 2,366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,654.90x = 8,483.70 × 2,366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,654.90x = 20,073,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,073,876.43/5,654.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.82

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