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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.44, 8,656.34 and 2,070.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.44, 8,656.34 and 2,070.59 is: 3,107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.44 : 8,656.34 = 2,070.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.44/8,656.34 = 2,070.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.44x = 8,656.34 × 2,070.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.44x = 17,923,731.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,923,731.04/5,768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.21

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