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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.70, 8,615.96 and 1,583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.70, 8,615.96 and 1,583.68 is: 2,375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.70 : 8,615.96 = 1,583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.70/8,615.96 = 1,583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.70x = 8,615.96 × 1,583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.70x = 13,644,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,644,923.53/5,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.22

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