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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.51, 8,581.00 and 2,022.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.51, 8,581.00 and 2,022.77 is: 3,034.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.51 : 8,581.00 = 2,022.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.51/8,581.00 = 2,022.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.51x = 8,581.00 × 2,022.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.51x = 17,357,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357,341.41/5,720.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.23

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