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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.03, 8,632.47 and 2,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.03, 8,632.47 and 2,057.24 is: 3,084.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.03 : 8,632.47 = 2,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.03/8,632.47 = 2,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.03x = 8,632.47 × 2,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.03x = 17,759,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,759,104.02/5,757.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.77

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