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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.67, 8,551 and 1,805.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.67, 8,551 and 1,805.38 is: 2,708.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.67 : 8,551 = 1,805.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.67/8,551 = 1,805.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.67x = 8,551 × 1,805.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.67x = 15,437,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437,804.38/5,700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.07

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