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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.98, 8,552.40 and 2,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.98, 8,552.40 and 2,002.22 is: 3,003.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.98 : 8,552.40 = 2,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.98/8,552.40 = 2,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.98x = 8,552.40 × 2,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.98x = 17,123,786.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,123,786.33/5,700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.66

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