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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,760.74, 8,641.76 and 2,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,760.74, 8,641.76 and 2,063.36 is: 3,095.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,760.74 : 8,641.76 = 2,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,760.74/8,641.76 = 2,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,760.74x = 8,641.76 × 2,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,760.74x = 17,831,008.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,831,008.39/5,760.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.27

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