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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.31, 8,558.41 and 1,809.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.31, 8,558.41 and 1,809.75 is: 2,714.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.31 : 8,558.41 = 1,809.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.31/8,558.41 = 1,809.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.31x = 8,558.41 × 1,809.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.31x = 15,488,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488,582.50/5,705.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.77

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