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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,758.07, 8,638.68 and 2,060.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,758.07, 8,638.68 and 2,060.69 is: 3,091.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,758.07 : 8,638.68 = 2,060.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,758.07/8,638.68 = 2,060.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,758.07x = 8,638.68 × 2,060.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,758.07x = 17,801,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,801,641.49/5,758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.60

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