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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,717.59, 8,580.70 and 2,432.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,717.59, 8,580.70 and 2,432.97 is: 3,651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,717.59 : 8,580.70 = 2,432.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,717.59/8,580.70 = 2,432.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,717.59x = 8,580.70 × 2,432.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,717.59x = 20,876,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,876,588.72/5,717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.29

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