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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.80, 8,499.28 and 2,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.80, 8,499.28 and 2,380 is: 3,570.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.80 : 8,499.28 = 2,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.80/8,499.28 = 2,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.80x = 8,499.28 × 2,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.80x = 20,228,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,228,286.40/5,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.87

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