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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.37, 8,620.98 and 2,049.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.37, 8,620.98 and 2,049.72 is: 3,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.37 : 8,620.98 = 2,049.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.37/8,620.98 = 2,049.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.37x = 8,620.98 × 2,049.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.37x = 17,670,595.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,670,595.13/5,747.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.55

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