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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.48, 8,497.05 and 2,381.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.48, 8,497.05 and 2,381.79 is: 3,569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.48 : 8,497.05 = 2,381.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.48/8,497.05 = 2,381.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.48x = 8,497.05 × 2,381.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.48x = 20,238,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,238,188.72/5,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.04

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