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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.56, 8,570.88 and 2,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.56, 8,570.88 and 2,250 is: 3,375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.56 : 8,570.88 = 2,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.56/8,570.88 = 2,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.56x = 8,570.88 × 2,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.56x = 19,284,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,284,480/5,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.21

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