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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.03, 8,619.33 and 2,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.03, 8,619.33 and 2,050.20 is: 3,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.03 : 8,619.33 = 2,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.03/8,619.33 = 2,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.03x = 8,619.33 × 2,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.03x = 17,671,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,671,350.37/5,748.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.33

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