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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,654.91, 8,483.60 and 2,366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,654.91, 8,483.60 and 2,366.31 is: 3,549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,654.91 : 8,483.60 = 2,366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,654.91/8,483.60 = 2,366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,654.91x = 8,483.60 × 2,366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,654.91x = 20,074,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,074,815.68/5,654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.98

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