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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,703.26, 8,554.96 and 2,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,703.26, 8,554.96 and 2,005.52 is: 3,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,703.26 : 8,554.96 = 2,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,703.26/8,554.96 = 2,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,703.26x = 8,554.96 × 2,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,703.26x = 17,157,143.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,157,143.38/5,703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.30

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