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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,692.66, 8,541.63 and 2,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,692.66, 8,541.63 and 2,406.52 is: 3,610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,692.66 : 8,541.63 = 2,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,692.66/8,541.63 = 2,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,692.66x = 8,541.63 × 2,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,692.66x = 20,555,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,555,603.43/5,692.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.90

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