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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.45, 8,558.87 and 2,194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.45, 8,558.87 and 2,194.64 is: 3,292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.45 : 8,558.87 = 2,194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.45/8,558.87 = 2,194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.45x = 8,558.87 × 2,194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.45x = 18,783,664.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,783,664.93/5,705.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.23

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