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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.68, 8,552.34 and 2,928.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.68, 8,552.34 and 2,928.52 is: 4,389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.68 : 8,552.34 = 2,928.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.68/8,552.34 = 2,928.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.68x = 8,552.34 × 2,928.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.68x = 25,045,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045,698.74/5,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.61

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