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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.68, 8,622.19 and 2,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.68, 8,622.19 and 2,050.44 is: 3,075.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.68 : 8,622.19 = 2,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.68/8,622.19 = 2,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.68x = 8,622.19 × 2,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.68x = 17,679,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679,245.28/5,747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.89

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