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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,780.26, 8,668.80 and 2,081.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,780.26, 8,668.80 and 2,081.80 is: 3,122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,780.26 : 8,668.80 = 2,081.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,780.26/8,668.80 = 2,081.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,780.26x = 8,668.80 × 2,081.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,780.26x = 18,046,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,046,707.84/5,780.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.13

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