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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.63, 8,615.85 and 2,046.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.63, 8,615.85 and 2,046.84 is: 3,069.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.63 : 8,615.85 = 2,046.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.63/8,615.85 = 2,046.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.63x = 8,615.85 × 2,046.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.63x = 17,635,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,635,266.41/5,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.87

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