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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.84, 8,622.43 and 2,050.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.84, 8,622.43 and 2,050.59 is: 3,076.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.84 : 8,622.43 = 2,050.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.84/8,622.43 = 2,050.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.84x = 8,622.43 × 2,050.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.84x = 17,681,063.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681,063.61/5,747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.13

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