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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.83, 8,552.15 and 2,190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.83, 8,552.15 and 2,190.69 is: 3,286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.83 : 8,552.15 = 2,190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.83/8,552.15 = 2,190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.83x = 8,552.15 × 2,190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.83x = 18,735,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,735,109.48/5,700.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.38

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