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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.02, 8,488.50 and 2,149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.02, 8,488.50 and 2,149.93 is: 3,224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.02 : 8,488.50 = 2,149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.02/8,488.50 = 2,149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.02x = 8,488.50 × 2,149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.02x = 18,249,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249,680.81/5,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.31

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