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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,578.39, 8,365.29 and 2,068.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,578.39, 8,365.29 and 2,068.59 is: 3,102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,578.39 : 8,365.29 = 2,068.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,578.39/8,365.29 = 2,068.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,578.39x = 8,365.29 × 2,068.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,578.39x = 17,304,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,304,355.24/5,578.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.03

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