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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.67, 8,511.99 and 2,390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.67, 8,511.99 and 2,390.06 is: 3,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.67 : 8,511.99 = 2,390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.67/8,511.99 = 2,390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.67x = 8,511.99 × 2,390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.67x = 20,344,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,344,166.82/5,674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.08

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