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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.49, 8,559.80 and 2,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.49, 8,559.80 and 2,010.32 is: 3,016.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.49 : 8,559.80 = 2,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.49/8,559.80 = 2,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.49x = 8,559.80 × 2,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.49x = 17,207,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,207,884.29/5,705.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.02

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