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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.46, 8,650.49 and 2,071.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.46, 8,650.49 and 2,071.82 is: 3,105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.46 : 8,650.49 = 2,071.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.46/8,650.49 = 2,071.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.46x = 8,650.49 × 2,071.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.46x = 17,922,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922,269.46/5,770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.86

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