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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,724.95, 8,588.46 and 2,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,724.95, 8,588.46 and 2,950.88 is: 4,426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,724.95 : 8,588.46 = 2,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,724.95/8,588.46 = 2,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,724.95x = 8,588.46 × 2,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,724.95x = 25,343,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,343,506.38/5,724.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.85

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