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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744, 8,615.46 and 2,046.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744, 8,615.46 and 2,046.08 is: 3,068.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744 : 8,615.46 = 2,046.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744/8,615.46 = 2,046.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744x = 8,615.46 × 2,046.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744x = 17,627,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,627,920.40/5,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.93

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