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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,780.07, 8,664.90 and 2,079.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,780.07, 8,664.90 and 2,079.70 is: 3,117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,780.07 : 8,664.90 = 2,079.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,780.07/8,664.90 = 2,079.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,780.07x = 8,664.90 × 2,079.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,780.07x = 18,020,392.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020,392.53/5,780.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.68

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