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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.30, 8,617.82 and 2,046.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.30, 8,617.82 and 2,046.87 is: 3,070.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.30 : 8,617.82 = 2,046.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.30/8,617.82 = 2,046.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.30x = 8,617.82 × 2,046.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.30x = 17,639,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639,546.99/5,744.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.79

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