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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.68, 8,660.40 and 2,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.68, 8,660.40 and 2,310 is: 3,464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.68 : 8,660.40 = 2,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.68/8,660.40 = 2,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.68x = 8,660.40 × 2,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.68x = 20,005,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,005,524/5,773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.95

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