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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.41, 8,546.04 and 2,190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.41, 8,546.04 and 2,190.47 is: 3,283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.41 : 8,546.04 = 2,190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.41/8,546.04 = 2,190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.41x = 8,546.04 × 2,190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.41x = 18,719,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,719,801.51/5,701.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.36

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