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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,693.58, 8,541.28 and 2,406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,693.58, 8,541.28 and 2,406.70 is: 3,610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,693.58 : 8,541.28 = 2,406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,693.58/8,541.28 = 2,406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,693.58x = 8,541.28 × 2,406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,693.58x = 20,556,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,556,298.58/5,693.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.43

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