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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,681.41, 8,525.78 and 2,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,681.41, 8,525.78 and 2,394.52 is: 3,593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,681.41 : 8,525.78 = 2,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,681.41/8,525.78 = 2,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,681.41x = 8,525.78 × 2,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,681.41x = 20,415,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,415,150.73/5,681.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.32

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