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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,692.82, 8,539.79 and 2,360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,692.82, 8,539.79 and 2,360.39 is: 3,540.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,692.82 : 8,539.79 = 2,360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,692.82/8,539.79 = 2,360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,692.82x = 8,539.79 × 2,360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,692.82x = 20,157,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,180.42/5,692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.81

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