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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.82, 8,635.56 and 2,057.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.82, 8,635.56 and 2,057.97 is: 3,087.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.82 : 8,635.56 = 2,057.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.82/8,635.56 = 2,057.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.82x = 8,635.56 × 2,057.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.82x = 17,771,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,771,723.41/5,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.61

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