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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,765.59, 8,644.44 and 2,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,765.59, 8,644.44 and 2,067.74 is: 3,100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,765.59 : 8,644.44 = 2,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,765.59/8,644.44 = 2,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,765.59x = 8,644.44 × 2,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,765.59x = 17,874,454.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,874,454.37/5,765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.20

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