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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.61, 8,579.40 and 2,022.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.61, 8,579.40 and 2,022.36 is: 3,033.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.61 : 8,579.40 = 2,022.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.61/8,579.40 = 2,022.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.61x = 8,579.40 × 2,022.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.61x = 17,350,635.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,350,635.38/5,720.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.00

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