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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.33, 8,655.91 and 2,072.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.33, 8,655.91 and 2,072.59 is: 3,109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.33 : 8,655.91 = 2,072.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.33/8,655.91 = 2,072.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.33x = 8,655.91 × 2,072.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.33x = 17,940,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,940,125.69/5,770.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.03

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