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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.38, 8,623.37 and 2,049.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.38, 8,623.37 and 2,049.51 is: 3,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.38 : 8,623.37 = 2,049.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.38/8,623.37 = 2,049.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.38x = 8,623.37 × 2,049.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.38x = 17,673,683.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673,683.05/5,748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.55

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