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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.40, 8,554.39 and 2,003.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.40, 8,554.39 and 2,003.79 is: 3,005.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.40 : 8,554.39 = 2,003.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.40/8,554.39 = 2,003.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.40x = 8,554.39 × 2,003.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.40x = 17,141,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141,164.05/5,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.95

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