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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.26, 8,581.24 and 2,022.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.26, 8,581.24 and 2,022.52 is: 3,034.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.26 : 8,581.24 = 2,022.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.26/8,581.24 = 2,022.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.26x = 8,581.24 × 2,022.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.26x = 17,355,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,355,686.62/5,720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.08

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