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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.39, 8,537.24 and 2,184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.39, 8,537.24 and 2,184.45 is: 3,274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.39 : 8,537.24 = 2,184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.39/8,537.24 = 2,184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.39x = 8,537.24 × 2,184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.39x = 18,649,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,649,173.92/5,695.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.43

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