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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.57, 8,640.07 and 2,062.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.57, 8,640.07 and 2,062.19 is: 3,093.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.57 : 8,640.07 = 2,062.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.57/8,640.07 = 2,062.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.57x = 8,640.07 × 2,062.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.57x = 17,817,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817,482.40/5,759.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.54

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