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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,780.14, 8,671.16 and 2,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,780.14, 8,671.16 and 2,030.94 is: 3,046.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,780.14 : 8,671.16 = 2,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,780.14/8,671.16 = 2,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,780.14x = 8,671.16 × 2,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,780.14x = 17,610,605.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,610,605.69/5,780.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.74

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