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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.82, 8,544.75 and 2,411.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.82, 8,544.75 and 2,411.86 is: 3,615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.82 : 8,544.75 = 2,411.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.82/8,544.75 = 2,411.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.82x = 8,544.75 × 2,411.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.82x = 20,608,740.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,608,740.74/5,700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.05

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