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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,703.48, 8,548.72 and 2,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,703.48, 8,548.72 and 2,619 is: 3,925.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,703.48 : 8,548.72 = 2,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,703.48/8,548.72 = 2,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,703.48x = 8,548.72 × 2,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,703.48x = 22,389,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,389,097.68/5,703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.52

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