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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.44, 8,660.86 and 2,076.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.44, 8,660.86 and 2,076.14 is: 3,113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.44 : 8,660.86 = 2,076.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.44/8,660.86 = 2,076.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.44x = 8,660.86 × 2,076.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.44x = 17,981,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981,109.39/5,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.92

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