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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,703.40, 8,555.10 and 2,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,703.40, 8,555.10 and 2,009.80 is: 3,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,703.40 : 8,555.10 = 2,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,703.40/8,555.10 = 2,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,703.40x = 8,555.10 × 2,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,703.40x = 17,194,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,194,039.98/5,703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.70

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