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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,761.80, 8,642.70 and 2,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,761.80, 8,642.70 and 2,068.20 is: 3,102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,761.80 : 8,642.70 = 2,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,761.80/8,642.70 = 2,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,761.80x = 8,642.70 × 2,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,761.80x = 17,874,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,874,832.14/5,761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.30

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