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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.80, 8,483.37 and 2,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.80, 8,483.37 and 2,146.84 is: 3,218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.80 : 8,483.37 = 2,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.80/8,483.37 = 2,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.80x = 8,483.37 × 2,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.80x = 18,212,408.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,408.79/5,658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.43

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