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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,788.74, 8,682.30 and 2,090.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,788.74, 8,682.30 and 2,090.46 is: 3,135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,788.74 : 8,682.30 = 2,090.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,788.74/8,682.30 = 2,090.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,788.74x = 8,682.30 × 2,090.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,788.74x = 18,150,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,150,000.86/5,788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.40

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