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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.44, 8,657.28 and 2,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.44, 8,657.28 and 2,310.12 is: 3,465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.44 : 8,657.28 = 2,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.44/8,657.28 = 2,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.44x = 8,657.28 × 2,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.44x = 19,999,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,999,355.67/5,770.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.83

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