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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.24, 8,490.26 and 2,327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.24, 8,490.26 and 2,327.82 is: 3,491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.24 : 8,490.26 = 2,327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.24/8,490.26 = 2,327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.24x = 8,490.26 × 2,327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.24x = 19,763,797.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,763,797.03/5,660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.69

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