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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,719.52, 8,579.57 and 2,022.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,719.52, 8,579.57 and 2,022.14 is: 3,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,719.52 : 8,579.57 = 2,022.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,719.52/8,579.57 = 2,022.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,719.52x = 8,579.57 × 2,022.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,719.52x = 17,349,103.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,349,103.02/5,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.31

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