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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.92, 8,657.28 and 2,023.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.92, 8,657.28 and 2,023.71 is: 3,035.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.92 : 8,657.28 = 2,023.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.92/8,657.28 = 2,023.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.92x = 8,657.28 × 2,023.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.92x = 17,519,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,519,824.11/5,770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.88

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