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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.59, 8,510.54 and 2,385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.59, 8,510.54 and 2,385.99 is: 3,578.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.59 : 8,510.54 = 2,385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.59/8,510.54 = 2,385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.59x = 8,510.54 × 2,385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.59x = 20,306,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,306,051.40/5,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.42

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