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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.32, 8,555.28 and 1,806.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.32, 8,555.28 and 1,806.70 is: 2,710.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.32 : 8,555.28 = 1,806.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.32/8,555.28 = 1,806.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.32x = 8,555.28 × 1,806.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.32x = 15,456,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,456,824.38/5,702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.62

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