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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,761.92, 8,642.46 and 2,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,761.92, 8,642.46 and 2,063.46 is: 3,095.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,761.92 : 8,642.46 = 2,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,761.92/8,642.46 = 2,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,761.92x = 8,642.46 × 2,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,761.92x = 17,833,370.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833,370.51/5,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.04

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