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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,737.06, 8,605.77 and 2,039.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,737.06, 8,605.77 and 2,039.59 is: 3,059.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,737.06 : 8,605.77 = 2,039.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,737.06/8,605.77 = 2,039.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,737.06x = 8,605.77 × 2,039.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,737.06x = 17,552,242.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,552,242.43/5,737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.45

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