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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.25, 8,504.24 and 2,157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.25, 8,504.24 and 2,157.84 is: 3,236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.25 : 8,504.24 = 2,157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.25/8,504.24 = 2,157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.25x = 8,504.24 × 2,157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.25x = 18,350,790.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,350,790.59/5,670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.33

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