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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,758.76, 8,638.68 and 2,061.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,758.76, 8,638.68 and 2,061.38 is: 3,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,758.76 : 8,638.68 = 2,061.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,758.76/8,638.68 = 2,061.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,758.76x = 8,638.68 × 2,061.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,758.76x = 17,807,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807,602.18/5,758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.26

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