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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,779.59, 8,667.34 and 2,080.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,779.59, 8,667.34 and 2,080.83 is: 3,120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,779.59 : 8,667.34 = 2,080.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,779.59/8,667.34 = 2,080.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,779.59x = 8,667.34 × 2,080.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,779.59x = 18,035,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,035,223.06/5,779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.50

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