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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,694.39, 8,535.74 and 2,183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,694.39, 8,535.74 and 2,183.45 is: 3,272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,694.39 : 8,535.74 = 2,183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,694.39/8,535.74 = 2,183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,694.39x = 8,535.74 × 2,183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,694.39x = 18,637,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,637,361.50/5,694.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.93

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