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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.52, 8,681.98 and 2,089.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.52, 8,681.98 and 2,089.74 is: 3,133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.52 : 8,681.98 = 2,089.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.52/8,681.98 = 2,089.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.52x = 8,681.98 × 2,089.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.52x = 18,143,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,143,080.89/5,789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.78

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