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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.81, 8,661.26 and 2,076.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.81, 8,661.26 and 2,076.35 is: 3,114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.81 : 8,661.26 = 2,076.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.81/8,661.26 = 2,076.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.81x = 8,661.26 × 2,076.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.81x = 17,983,769.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,983,769.09/5,774.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.18

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