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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.58, 8,659.75 and 2,075.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.58, 8,659.75 and 2,075.82 is: 3,112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.58 : 8,659.75 = 2,075.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.58/8,659.75 = 2,075.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.58x = 8,659.75 × 2,075.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.58x = 17,976,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,976,082.25/5,774.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.97

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