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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.72, 8,484.60 and 2,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.72, 8,484.60 and 2,195 is: 3,289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.72 : 8,484.60 = 2,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.72/8,484.60 = 2,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.72x = 8,484.60 × 2,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.72x = 18,623,697
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,623,697/5,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.99

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