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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.92, 8,639.47 and 2,061.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.92, 8,639.47 and 2,061.46 is: 3,092.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.92 : 8,639.47 = 2,061.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.92/8,639.47 = 2,061.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.92x = 8,639.47 × 2,061.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.92x = 17,809,921.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809,921.83/5,759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.04

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