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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.38, 8,504.83 and 2,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.38, 8,504.83 and 2,159.44 is: 3,238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.38 : 8,504.83 = 2,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.38/8,504.83 = 2,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.38x = 8,504.83 × 2,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.38x = 18,365,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,365,670.10/5,670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.88

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