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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,680.58, 8,522.75 and 2,906.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,680.58, 8,522.75 and 2,906.50 is: 4,360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,680.58 : 8,522.75 = 2,906.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,680.58/8,522.75 = 2,906.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,680.58x = 8,522.75 × 2,906.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,680.58x = 24,771,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,771,358.83/5,680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.71

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