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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.20, 8,514.30 and 2,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.20, 8,514.30 and 2,598.20 is: 3,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.20 : 8,514.30 = 2,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.20/8,514.30 = 2,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.20x = 8,514.30 × 2,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.20x = 22,121,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,121,854.26/5,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.30

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