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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,721.22, 8,580.77 and 2,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,721.22, 8,580.77 and 2,023.48 is: 3,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,721.22 : 8,580.77 = 2,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,721.22/8,580.77 = 2,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,721.22x = 8,580.77 × 2,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,721.22x = 17,363,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,363,016.48/5,721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.85

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