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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,694.54, 8,535.97 and 2,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,694.54, 8,535.97 and 2,183.60 is: 3,273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,694.54 : 8,535.97 = 2,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,694.54/8,535.97 = 2,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,694.54x = 8,535.97 × 2,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,694.54x = 18,639,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,639,144.09/5,694.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.16

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