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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.47, 8,550.80 and 2,580.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.47, 8,550.80 and 2,580.59 is: 3,870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.47 : 8,550.80 = 2,580.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.47/8,550.80 = 2,580.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.47x = 8,550.80 × 2,580.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.47x = 22,066,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,066,053.32/5,700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.92

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