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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,785.93, 8,678.90 and 2,320.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,785.93, 8,678.90 and 2,320.75 is: 3,481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,785.93 : 8,678.90 = 2,320.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,785.93/8,678.90 = 2,320.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,785.93x = 8,678.90 × 2,320.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,785.93x = 20,141,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141,557.18/5,785.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.13

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