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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,738.64, 8,607.18 and 2,039.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,738.64, 8,607.18 and 2,039.88 is: 3,059.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,738.64 : 8,607.18 = 2,039.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,738.64/8,607.18 = 2,039.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,738.64x = 8,607.18 × 2,039.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,738.64x = 17,557,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,557,614.34/5,738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.54

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