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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,718.31, 8,577.45 and 2,020.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,718.31, 8,577.45 and 2,020.75 is: 3,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,718.31 : 8,577.45 = 2,020.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,718.31/8,577.45 = 2,020.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,718.31x = 8,577.45 × 2,020.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,718.31x = 17,332,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,332,860.64/5,718.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.12

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