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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,780.58, 8,663.31 and 2,859.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,780.58, 8,663.31 and 2,859.72 is: 4,285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,780.58 : 8,663.31 = 2,859.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,780.58/8,663.31 = 2,859.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,780.58x = 8,663.31 × 2,859.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,780.58x = 24,774,640.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,774,640.87/5,780.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.84

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