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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.22, 8,618.67 and 2,048.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.22, 8,618.67 and 2,048.45 is: 3,071.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.22 : 8,618.67 = 2,048.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.22/8,618.67 = 2,048.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.22x = 8,618.67 × 2,048.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.22x = 17,654,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,654,871.47/5,747.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.90

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