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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,722.92, 8,581.73 and 2,602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,722.92, 8,581.73 and 2,602.80 is: 3,902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,722.92 : 8,581.73 = 2,602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,722.92/8,581.73 = 2,602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,722.92x = 8,581.73 × 2,602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,722.92x = 22,336,513.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,336,513.83/5,722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.99

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