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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.54, 8,666.29 and 2,080.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.54, 8,666.29 and 2,080.08 is: 3,119.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.54 : 8,666.29 = 2,080.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.54/8,666.29 = 2,080.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.54x = 8,666.29 × 2,080.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.54x = 18,026,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,026,579.10/5,778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.57

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