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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.86, 8,612.83 and 2,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.86, 8,612.83 and 2,044.24 is: 3,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.86 : 8,612.83 = 2,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.86/8,612.83 = 2,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.86x = 8,612.83 × 2,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.86x = 17,606,691.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606,691.60/5,741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.37

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