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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.05, 8,681.74 and 2,090.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.05, 8,681.74 and 2,090.28 is: 3,134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.05 : 8,681.74 = 2,090.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.05/8,681.74 = 2,090.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.05x = 8,681.74 × 2,090.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.05x = 18,147,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,147,267.49/5,789.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.76

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