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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.65, 8,590.92 and 2,440.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.65, 8,590.92 and 2,440.29 is: 3,661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.65 : 8,590.92 = 2,440.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.65/8,590.92 = 2,440.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.65x = 8,590.92 × 2,440.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.65x = 20,964,336.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,336.17/5,725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.48

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