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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.80, 8,651.70 and 2,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.80, 8,651.70 and 2,074.20 is: 3,111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.80 : 8,651.70 = 2,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.80/8,651.70 = 2,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.80x = 8,651.70 × 2,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.80x = 17,945,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,945,356.14/5,767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.30

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