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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.55, 8,548.77 and 2,413.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.55, 8,548.77 and 2,413.87 is: 3,619.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.55 : 8,548.77 = 2,413.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.55/8,548.77 = 2,413.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.55x = 8,548.77 × 2,413.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.55x = 20,635,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635,619.44/5,700.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.93

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