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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,772.33, 8,655.66 and 2,074.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,772.33, 8,655.66 and 2,074.05 is: 3,110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,772.33 : 8,655.66 = 2,074.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,772.33/8,655.66 = 2,074.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,772.33x = 8,655.66 × 2,074.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,772.33x = 17,952,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,952,271.62/5,772.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.06

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