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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.31, 8,354.39 and 2,059.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.31, 8,354.39 and 2,059.77 is: 3,089.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.31 : 8,354.39 = 2,059.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.31/8,354.39 = 2,059.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.31x = 8,354.39 × 2,059.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.31x = 17,208,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,208,111.59/5,570.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.26

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