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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670, 8,498.93 and 2,741.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670, 8,498.93 and 2,741.85 is: 4,109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670 : 8,498.93 = 2,741.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670/8,498.93 = 2,741.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670x = 8,498.93 × 2,741.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670x = 23,302,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,302,777.51/5,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.84

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