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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.80, 8,502.72 and 2,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.80, 8,502.72 and 2,204 is: 3,304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.80 : 8,502.72 = 2,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.80/8,502.72 = 2,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.80x = 8,502.72 × 2,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.80x = 18,739,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,739,994.88/5,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.65

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