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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.92, 8,505.84 and 1,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.92, 8,505.84 and 1,775 is: 2,662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.92 : 8,505.84 = 1,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.92/8,505.84 = 1,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.92x = 8,505.84 × 1,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.92x = 15,097,866
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,097,866/5,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.33

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