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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.85, 8,545.46 and 3,230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.85, 8,545.46 and 3,230.45 is: 4,842.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.85 : 8,545.46 = 3,230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.85/8,545.46 = 3,230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.85x = 8,545.46 × 3,230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.85x = 27,605,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,605,681.26/5,700.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.38

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