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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,697.59, 8,546.68 and 1,801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,697.59, 8,546.68 and 1,801.69 is: 2,702.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,697.59 : 8,546.68 = 1,801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,697.59/8,546.68 = 1,801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,697.59x = 8,546.68 × 1,801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,697.59x = 15,398,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398,448.77/5,697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.63

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