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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.08, 8,554.07 and 2,003.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.08, 8,554.07 and 2,003.35 is: 3,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.08 : 8,554.07 = 2,003.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.08/8,554.07 = 2,003.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.08x = 8,554.07 × 2,003.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.08x = 17,136,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,136,796.13/5,702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.36

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