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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,783.06, 8,675.68 and 2,320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,783.06, 8,675.68 and 2,320.58 is: 3,481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,783.06 : 8,675.68 = 2,320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,783.06/8,675.68 = 2,320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,783.06x = 8,675.68 × 2,320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,783.06x = 20,132,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,132,609.49/5,783.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.31

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