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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,657.31, 8,484.39 and 2,368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,657.31, 8,484.39 and 2,368.49 is: 3,552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,657.31 : 8,484.39 = 2,368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,657.31/8,484.39 = 2,368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,657.31x = 8,484.39 × 2,368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,657.31x = 20,095,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,095,150.45/5,657.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.07

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