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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,786.94, 8,678.61 and 2,088.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,786.94, 8,678.61 and 2,088.69 is: 3,132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,786.94 : 8,678.61 = 2,088.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,786.94/8,678.61 = 2,088.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,786.94x = 8,678.61 × 2,088.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,786.94x = 18,126,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,126,925.92/5,786.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.39

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