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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.23, 8,542.13 and 2,408.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.23, 8,542.13 and 2,408.79 is: 3,609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.23 : 8,542.13 = 2,408.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.23/8,542.13 = 2,408.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.23x = 8,542.13 × 2,408.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.23x = 20,576,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,576,185.28/5,700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.71

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