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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.43, 8,545.78 and 2,236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.43, 8,545.78 and 2,236.87 is: 3,353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.43 : 8,545.78 = 2,236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.43/8,545.78 = 2,236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.43x = 8,545.78 × 2,236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.43x = 19,115,798.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,115,798.91/5,700.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.40

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