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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.93, 8,623.22 and 1,644.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.93, 8,623.22 and 1,644.93 is: 2,467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.93 : 8,623.22 = 1,644.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.93/8,623.22 = 1,644.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.93x = 8,623.22 × 1,644.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.93x = 14,184,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,184,585.05/5,748.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.34

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