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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.94, 8,550.97 and 2,003.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.94, 8,550.97 and 2,003.42 is: 3,004.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.94 : 8,550.97 = 2,003.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.94/8,550.97 = 2,003.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.94x = 8,550.97 × 2,003.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.94x = 17,131,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,163.86/5,700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.97

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