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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.96, 8,559.25 and 1,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.96, 8,559.25 and 1,759.94 is: 2,640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.96 : 8,559.25 = 1,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.96/8,559.25 = 1,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.96x = 8,559.25 × 1,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.96x = 15,063,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063,723.65/5,705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.00

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