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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.05, 8,635.22 and 2,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.05, 8,635.22 and 2,059.10 is: 3,088.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.05 : 8,635.22 = 2,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.05/8,635.22 = 2,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.05x = 8,635.22 × 2,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.05x = 17,780,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,780,781.50/5,757.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.52

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