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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.88, 8,614.03 and 1,846.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.88, 8,614.03 and 1,846.59 is: 2,770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.88 : 8,614.03 = 1,846.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.88/8,614.03 = 1,846.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.88x = 8,614.03 × 1,846.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.88x = 15,906,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,906,538.59/5,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.27

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