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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,787.68, 8,682.80 and 2,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,787.68, 8,682.80 and 2,708 is: 4,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,787.68 : 8,682.80 = 2,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,787.68/8,682.80 = 2,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,787.68x = 8,682.80 × 2,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,787.68x = 23,513,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,513,022.40/5,787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.60

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