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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705, 8,558.94 and 1,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705, 8,558.94 and 1,601 is: 2,401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705 : 8,558.94 = 1,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705/8,558.94 = 1,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705x = 8,558.94 × 1,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705x = 13,702,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,702,862.94/5,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.90

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