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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.06, 8,486.82 and 2,697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.06, 8,486.82 and 2,697.90 is: 4,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.06 : 8,486.82 = 2,697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.06/8,486.82 = 2,697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.06x = 8,486.82 × 2,697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.06x = 22,896,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896,591.68/5,658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.72

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