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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.99, 8,514.09 and 2,390.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.99, 8,514.09 and 2,390.19 is: 3,584.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.99 : 8,514.09 = 2,390.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.99/8,514.09 = 2,390.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.99x = 8,514.09 × 2,390.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.99x = 20,350,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,350,292.78/5,676.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.70

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