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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.07, 8,640.18 and 2,061.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.07, 8,640.18 and 2,061.69 is: 3,093.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.07 : 8,640.18 = 2,061.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.07/8,640.18 = 2,061.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.07x = 8,640.18 × 2,061.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.07x = 17,813,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813,372.70/5,759.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.10

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