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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,788.46, 8,671.06 and 2,664.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,788.46, 8,671.06 and 2,664.10 is: 3,990.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,788.46 : 8,671.06 = 2,664.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,788.46/8,671.06 = 2,664.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,788.46x = 8,671.06 × 2,664.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,788.46x = 23,100,570.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,100,570.95/5,788.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.80

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