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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,780.94, 8,673.03 and 2,320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,780.94, 8,673.03 and 2,320.62 is: 3,481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,780.94 : 8,673.03 = 2,320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,780.94/8,673.03 = 2,320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,780.94x = 8,673.03 × 2,320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,780.94x = 20,126,806.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,126,806.88/5,780.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.58

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