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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.39, 8,488.24 and 2,734.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.39, 8,488.24 and 2,734.59 is: 4,102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.39 : 8,488.24 = 2,734.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.39/8,488.24 = 2,734.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.39x = 8,488.24 × 2,734.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.39x = 23,211,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,211,896.60/5,658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.21

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