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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,680.62, 8,517.48 and 2,170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,680.62, 8,517.48 and 2,170.89 is: 3,255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,680.62 : 8,517.48 = 2,170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,680.62/8,517.48 = 2,170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,680.62x = 8,517.48 × 2,170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,680.62x = 18,490,512.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,490,512.16/5,680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.02

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