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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.34, 8,651.70 and 2,070.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.34, 8,651.70 and 2,070.06 is: 3,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.34 : 8,651.70 = 2,070.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.34/8,651.70 = 2,070.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.34x = 8,651.70 × 2,070.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.34x = 17,909,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,909,538.10/5,768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.80

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