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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.84, 8,498.44 and 2,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.84, 8,498.44 and 2,746 is: 4,113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.84 : 8,498.44 = 2,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.84/8,498.44 = 2,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.84x = 8,498.44 × 2,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.84x = 23,336,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,336,716.24/5,673.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.04

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