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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.18, 8,545.41 and 2,236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.18, 8,545.41 and 2,236.62 is: 3,353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.18 : 8,545.41 = 2,236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.18/8,545.41 = 2,236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.18x = 8,545.41 × 2,236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.18x = 19,112,834.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,112,834.91/5,700.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.02

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