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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.85, 8,618.09 and 2,046.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.85, 8,618.09 and 2,046.29 is: 3,069.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.85 : 8,618.09 = 2,046.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.85/8,618.09 = 2,046.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.85x = 8,618.09 × 2,046.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.85x = 17,635,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,635,111.39/5,744.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.73

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