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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.76, 8,552.40 and 1,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.76, 8,552.40 and 1,805.20 is: 2,708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.76 : 8,552.40 = 1,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.76/8,552.40 = 1,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.76x = 8,552.40 × 1,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.76x = 15,438,792.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,438,792.48/5,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.20

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