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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,655.04, 8,479.35 and 2,322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,655.04, 8,479.35 and 2,322.35 is: 3,482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,655.04 : 8,479.35 = 2,322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,655.04/8,479.35 = 2,322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,655.04x = 8,479.35 × 2,322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,655.04x = 19,692,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,692,018.47/5,655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.21

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