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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.62, 8,492.92 and 2,200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.62, 8,492.92 and 2,200.30 is: 3,301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.62 : 8,492.92 = 2,200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.62/8,492.92 = 2,200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.62x = 8,492.92 × 2,200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.62x = 18,686,971.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,686,971.88/5,660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.22

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