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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,655.29, 8,484.59 and 2,534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,655.29, 8,484.59 and 2,534.60 is: 3,802.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,655.29 : 8,484.59 = 2,534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,655.29/8,484.59 = 2,534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,655.29x = 8,484.59 × 2,534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,655.29x = 21,504,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504,986.72/5,655.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.64

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