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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.38, 8,664.45 and 2,077.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.38, 8,664.45 and 2,077.44 is: 3,117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.38 : 8,664.45 = 2,077.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.38/8,664.45 = 2,077.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.38x = 8,664.45 × 2,077.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.38x = 17,999,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,875.01/5,774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.20

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