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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,740.70, 8,614.52 and 2,042.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,740.70, 8,614.52 and 2,042.65 is: 3,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,740.70 : 8,614.52 = 2,042.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,740.70/8,614.52 = 2,042.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,740.70x = 8,614.52 × 2,042.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,740.70x = 17,596,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,596,457.49/5,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.21

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