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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.75, 8,581.20 and 2,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.75, 8,581.20 and 2,023.04 is: 3,034.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.75 : 8,581.20 = 2,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.75/8,581.20 = 2,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.75x = 8,581.20 × 2,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.75x = 17,360,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,360,110.85/5,720.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.59

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