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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.44, 8,581.04 and 2,260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.44, 8,581.04 and 2,260.12 is: 3,390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.44 : 8,581.04 = 2,260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.44/8,581.04 = 2,260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.44x = 8,581.04 × 2,260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.44x = 19,394,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394,180.12/5,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.33

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