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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,745.93, 8,617.79 and 2,048.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,745.93, 8,617.79 and 2,048.15 is: 3,071.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,745.93 : 8,617.79 = 2,048.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,745.93/8,617.79 = 2,048.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,745.93x = 8,617.79 × 2,048.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,745.93x = 17,650,473.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,650,473.26/5,745.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.82

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