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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,749.38, 8,625.29 and 2,051.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,749.38, 8,625.29 and 2,051.93 is: 3,078.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,749.38 : 8,625.29 = 2,051.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,749.38/8,625.29 = 2,051.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,749.38x = 8,625.29 × 2,051.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,749.38x = 17,698,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,698,502.61/5,749.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.33

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