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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,740.88, 8,608.88 and 2,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,740.88, 8,608.88 and 2,041.84 is: 3,061.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,740.88 : 8,608.88 = 2,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,740.88/8,608.88 = 2,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,740.88x = 8,608.88 × 2,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,740.88x = 17,577,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,577,955.54/5,740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.89

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