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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.97, 8,357.72 and 1,822.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.97, 8,357.72 and 1,822.94 is: 2,734.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.97 : 8,357.72 = 1,822.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.97/8,357.72 = 1,822.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.97x = 8,357.72 × 1,822.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.97x = 15,235,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,633.88/5,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.83

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