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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,730.50, 8,593.95 and 2,220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,730.50, 8,593.95 and 2,220.27 is: 3,329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,730.50 : 8,593.95 = 2,220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,730.50/8,593.95 = 2,220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,730.50x = 8,593.95 × 2,220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,730.50x = 19,080,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080,846.40/5,730.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.70

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