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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,680.65, 8,513.19 and 2,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,680.65, 8,513.19 and 2,901.48 is: 4,348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,680.65 : 8,513.19 = 2,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,680.65/8,513.19 = 2,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,680.65x = 8,513.19 × 2,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,680.65x = 24,700,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,700,850.52/5,680.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.24

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