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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.46, 8,575.77 and 2,260.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.46, 8,575.77 and 2,260.14 is: 3,388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.46 : 8,575.77 = 2,260.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.46/8,575.77 = 2,260.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.46x = 8,575.77 × 2,260.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.46x = 19,382,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,382,440.81/5,720.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.27

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