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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,738.43, 8,611.71 and 2,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,738.43, 8,611.71 and 2,040.66 is: 3,062.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,738.43 : 8,611.71 = 2,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,738.43/8,611.71 = 2,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,738.43x = 8,611.71 × 2,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,738.43x = 17,573,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,573,572.13/5,738.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.44

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