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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.59, 8,657.88 and 1,822.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.59, 8,657.88 and 1,822.46 is: 2,734.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.59 : 8,657.88 = 1,822.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.59/8,657.88 = 1,822.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.59x = 8,657.88 × 1,822.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.59x = 15,778,596.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,778,596.70/5,770.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.31

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