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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.06, 8,544.54 and 2,580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.06, 8,544.54 and 2,580.32 is: 3,866.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.06 : 8,544.54 = 2,580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.06/8,544.54 = 2,580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.06x = 8,544.54 × 2,580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.06x = 22,047,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,047,647.45/5,702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.61

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