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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.74, 8,485.41 and 2,374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.74, 8,485.41 and 2,374.02 is: 3,557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.74 : 8,485.41 = 2,374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.74/8,485.41 = 2,374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.74x = 8,485.41 × 2,374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.74x = 20,144,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144,533.05/5,662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.38

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