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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,719.56, 8,580.03 and 2,021.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,719.56, 8,580.03 and 2,021.04 is: 3,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,719.56 : 8,580.03 = 2,021.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,719.56/8,580.03 = 2,021.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,719.56x = 8,580.03 × 2,021.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,719.56x = 17,340,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,340,583.83/5,719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.80

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