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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.97, 8,610.53 and 2,045.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.97, 8,610.53 and 2,045.13 is: 3,066.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.97 : 8,610.53 = 2,045.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.97/8,610.53 = 2,045.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.97x = 8,610.53 × 2,045.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.97x = 17,609,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,609,642.99/5,741.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.83

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