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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.28, 8,621.48 and 2,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.28, 8,621.48 and 2,049.96 is: 3,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.28 : 8,621.48 = 2,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.28/8,621.48 = 2,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.28x = 8,621.48 × 2,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.28x = 17,673,689.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673,689.14/5,748.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.60

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