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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,831.92, 8,741.80 and 2,544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,831.92, 8,741.80 and 2,544.13 is: 3,813.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,831.92 : 8,741.80 = 2,544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,831.92/8,741.80 = 2,544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,831.92x = 8,741.80 × 2,544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,831.92x = 22,240,275.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,275.63/5,831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.54

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