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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,655.31, 8,485.79 and 2,537.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,655.31, 8,485.79 and 2,537.54 is: 3,807.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,655.31 : 8,485.79 = 2,537.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,655.31/8,485.79 = 2,537.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,655.31x = 8,485.79 × 2,537.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,655.31x = 21,533,077.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,533,077.40/5,655.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.59

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