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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.52, 8,614.46 and 2,966.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.52, 8,614.46 and 2,966.46 is: 4,450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.52 : 8,614.46 = 2,966.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.52/8,614.46 = 2,966.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.52x = 8,614.46 × 2,966.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.52x = 25,554,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,554,451.01/5,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.82

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