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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,740.21, 8,607.46 and 2,041.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,740.21, 8,607.46 and 2,041.88 is: 3,061.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,740.21 : 8,607.46 = 2,041.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,740.21/8,607.46 = 2,041.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,740.21x = 8,607.46 × 2,041.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,740.21x = 17,575,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575,400.42/5,740.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.80

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