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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.60, 8,581.72 and 2,799.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.60, 8,581.72 and 2,799.06 is: 4,198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.60 : 8,581.72 = 2,799.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.60/8,581.72 = 2,799.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.60x = 8,581.72 × 2,799.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.60x = 24,020,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,020,749.18/5,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.99

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