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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.34, 8,632.20 and 2,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.34, 8,632.20 and 2,057.06 is: 3,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.34 : 8,632.20 = 2,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.34/8,632.20 = 2,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.34x = 8,632.20 × 2,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.34x = 17,756,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,756,953.33/5,755.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.30

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