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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.62, 8,655.39 and 2,483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.62, 8,655.39 and 2,483.10 is: 3,724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.62 : 8,655.39 = 2,483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.62/8,655.39 = 2,483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.62x = 8,655.39 × 2,483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.62x = 21,492,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,492,198.91/5,770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.42

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