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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.44, 8,549.96 and 1,540.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.44, 8,549.96 and 1,540.13 is: 2,310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.44 : 8,549.96 = 1,540.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.44/8,549.96 = 1,540.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.44x = 8,549.96 × 1,540.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.44x = 13,167,999.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,167,999.44/5,700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.00

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