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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.16, 8,508.56 and 2,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.16, 8,508.56 and 2,383 is: 3,575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.16 : 8,508.56 = 2,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.16/8,508.56 = 2,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.16x = 8,508.56 × 2,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.16x = 20,275,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,275,898.48/5,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.90

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