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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.59, 8,550.77 and 2,191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.59, 8,550.77 and 2,191.35 is: 3,286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.59 : 8,550.77 = 2,191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.59/8,550.77 = 2,191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.59x = 8,550.77 × 2,191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.59x = 18,737,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,737,750.95/5,701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.41

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