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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,738.66, 8,605.56 and 2,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,738.66, 8,605.56 and 2,041.82 is: 3,061.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,738.66 : 8,605.56 = 2,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,738.66/8,605.56 = 2,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,738.66x = 8,605.56 × 2,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,738.66x = 17,571,004.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571,004.52/5,738.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.87

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