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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,738.66, 8,608.59 and 2,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,738.66, 8,608.59 and 2,041.23 is: 3,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,738.66 : 8,608.59 = 2,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,738.66/8,608.59 = 2,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,738.66x = 8,608.59 × 2,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,738.66x = 17,572,112.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,572,112.17/5,738.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.06

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