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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.32, 8,632.88 and 2,057.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.32, 8,632.88 and 2,057.51 is: 3,085.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.32 : 8,632.88 = 2,057.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.32/8,632.88 = 2,057.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.32x = 8,632.88 × 2,057.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.32x = 17,762,255.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762,255.94/5,757.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.16

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