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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.85, 8,613.78 and 2,043.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.85, 8,613.78 and 2,043.99 is: 3,066.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.85 : 8,613.78 = 2,043.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.85/8,613.78 = 2,043.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.85x = 8,613.78 × 2,043.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.85x = 17,606,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606,480.18/5,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.34

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