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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.66, 8,552.78 and 2,002.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.66, 8,552.78 and 2,002.98 is: 3,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.66 : 8,552.78 = 2,002.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.66/8,552.78 = 2,002.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.66x = 8,552.78 × 2,002.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.66x = 17,131,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,047.28/5,700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.10

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