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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.47, 8,616.73 and 2,046.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.47, 8,616.73 and 2,046.69 is: 3,070.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.47 : 8,616.73 = 2,046.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.47/8,616.73 = 2,046.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.47x = 8,616.73 × 2,046.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.47x = 17,635,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,635,798.08/5,744.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.05

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