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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,745.34, 8,615.49 and 1,795.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,745.34, 8,615.49 and 1,795.51 is: 2,692.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,745.34 : 8,615.49 = 1,795.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,745.34/8,615.49 = 1,795.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,745.34x = 8,615.49 × 1,795.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,745.34x = 15,469,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,469,198.45/5,745.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.48

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