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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.77, 8,617.97 and 1,848.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.77, 8,617.97 and 1,848.27 is: 2,772.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.77 : 8,617.97 = 1,848.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.77/8,617.97 = 1,848.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.77x = 8,617.97 × 1,848.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.77x = 15,928,335.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928,335.41/5,744.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.67

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