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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.98, 8,554.35 and 2,580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.98, 8,554.35 and 2,580.76 is: 3,871.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.98 : 8,554.35 = 2,580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.98/8,554.35 = 2,580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.98x = 8,554.35 × 2,580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.98x = 22,076,724.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,076,724.31/5,702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.09

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