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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.02, 8,564.70 and 2,199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.02, 8,564.70 and 2,199.02 is: 3,298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.02 : 8,564.70 = 2,199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.02/8,564.70 = 2,199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.02x = 8,564.70 × 2,199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.02x = 18,833,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,833,946.59/5,709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.98

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