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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,684.58, 8,524.98 and 2,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,684.58, 8,524.98 and 2,397.60 is: 3,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,684.58 : 8,524.98 = 2,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,684.58/8,524.98 = 2,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,684.58x = 8,524.98 × 2,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,684.58x = 20,439,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,439,492.05/5,684.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.60

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