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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,698.99, 8,550.46 and 2,001.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,698.99, 8,550.46 and 2,001.75 is: 3,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,698.99 : 8,550.46 = 2,001.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,698.99/8,550.46 = 2,001.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,698.99x = 8,550.46 × 2,001.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,698.99x = 17,115,853.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,115,853.74/5,698.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.31

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