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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.05, 8,632.71 and 2,057.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.05, 8,632.71 and 2,057.54 is: 3,086.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.05 : 8,632.71 = 2,057.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.05/8,632.71 = 2,057.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.05x = 8,632.71 × 2,057.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.05x = 17,762,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762,102.97/5,755.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.35

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