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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.70, 8,581.05 and 2,804.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.70, 8,581.05 and 2,804.70 is: 4,207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.70 : 8,581.05 = 2,804.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.70/8,581.05 = 2,804.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.70x = 8,581.05 × 2,804.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.70x = 24,067,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,067,270.94/5,720.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.05

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