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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.02, 8,502.36 and 2,385.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.02, 8,502.36 and 2,385.33 is: 3,574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.02 : 8,502.36 = 2,385.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.02/8,502.36 = 2,385.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.02x = 8,502.36 × 2,385.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.02x = 20,280,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,280,934.38/5,674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.35

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