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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.40, 8,511.60 and 2,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.40, 8,511.60 and 2,209.40 is: 3,314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.40 : 8,511.60 = 2,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.40/8,511.60 = 2,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.40x = 8,511.60 × 2,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.40x = 18,805,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805,529.04/5,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.10

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