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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,704.53, 8,557.80 and 2,008.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,704.53, 8,557.80 and 2,008.90 is: 3,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,704.53 : 8,557.80 = 2,008.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,704.53/8,557.80 = 2,008.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,704.53x = 8,557.80 × 2,008.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,704.53x = 17,191,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191,778.88/5,704.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.71

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