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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.57, 8,616.94 and 1,795.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.57, 8,616.94 and 1,795.93 is: 2,693.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.57 : 8,616.94 = 1,795.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.57/8,616.94 = 1,795.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.57x = 8,616.94 × 1,795.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.57x = 15,475,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,475,377.97/5,744.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.92

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