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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.52, 8,634.14 and 2,058.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.52, 8,634.14 and 2,058.74 is: 3,087.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.52 : 8,634.14 = 2,058.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.52/8,634.14 = 2,058.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.52x = 8,634.14 × 2,058.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.52x = 17,775,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,775,449.38/5,757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.34

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