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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.80, 8,588.70 and 2,605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.80, 8,588.70 and 2,605.80 is: 3,908.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.80 : 8,588.70 = 2,605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.80/8,588.70 = 2,605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.80x = 8,588.70 × 2,605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.80x = 22,380,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,380,434.46/5,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.70

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