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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,784.67, 8,674.71 and 2,085.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,784.67, 8,674.71 and 2,085.61 is: 3,127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,784.67 : 8,674.71 = 2,085.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,784.67/8,674.71 = 2,085.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,784.67x = 8,674.71 × 2,085.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,784.67x = 18,092,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,092,061.92/5,784.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.59

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