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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,779.68, 8,667.42 and 2,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,779.68, 8,667.42 and 2,030.70 is: 3,045.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,779.68 : 8,667.42 = 2,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,779.68/8,667.42 = 2,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,779.68x = 8,667.42 × 2,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,779.68x = 17,600,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,600,929.79/5,779.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.31

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