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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,780.84, 8,669.12 and 2,082.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,780.84, 8,669.12 and 2,082.06 is: 3,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,780.84 : 8,669.12 = 2,082.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,780.84/8,669.12 = 2,082.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,780.84x = 8,669.12 × 2,082.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,780.84x = 18,049,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,049,627.99/5,780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.32

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