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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,719.29, 8,572.56 and 2,594.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,719.29, 8,572.56 and 2,594.61 is: 3,889.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,719.29 : 8,572.56 = 2,594.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,719.29/8,572.56 = 2,594.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,719.29x = 8,572.56 × 2,594.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,719.29x = 22,242,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,242,449.90/5,719.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.02

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