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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,698.40, 8,543.55 and 2,187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,698.40, 8,543.55 and 2,187.05 is: 3,279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,698.40 : 8,543.55 = 2,187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,698.40/8,543.55 = 2,187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,698.40x = 8,543.55 × 2,187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,698.40x = 18,685,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,685,171.03/5,698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.02

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