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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.64, 8,579.52 and 1,823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.64, 8,579.52 and 1,823.04 is: 2,734.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.64 : 8,579.52 = 1,823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.64/8,579.52 = 1,823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.64x = 8,579.52 × 1,823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.64x = 15,640,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,640,808.14/5,720.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.10

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