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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.05, 8,619.93 and 2,049.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.05, 8,619.93 and 2,049.19 is: 3,073.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.05 : 8,619.93 = 2,049.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.05/8,619.93 = 2,049.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.05x = 8,619.93 × 2,049.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.05x = 17,663,874.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,663,874.36/5,747.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.56

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