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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.44, 8,553.74 and 1,806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.44, 8,553.74 and 1,806.88 is: 2,710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.44 : 8,553.74 = 1,806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.44/8,553.74 = 1,806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.44x = 8,553.74 × 1,806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.44x = 15,455,581.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455,581.73/5,702.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.35

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