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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.07, 8,634.43 and 2,057.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.07, 8,634.43 and 2,057.22 is: 3,086.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.07 : 8,634.43 = 2,057.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.07/8,634.43 = 2,057.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.07x = 8,634.43 × 2,057.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.07x = 17,762,922.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762,922.08/5,755.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.48

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