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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,692.59, 8,540.55 and 2,360.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,692.59, 8,540.55 and 2,360.23 is: 3,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,692.59 : 8,540.55 = 2,360.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,692.59/8,540.55 = 2,360.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,692.59x = 8,540.55 × 2,360.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,692.59x = 20,157,640.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,640.98/5,692.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.03

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