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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,726.82, 8,588.19 and 2,604.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,726.82, 8,588.19 and 2,604.21 is: 3,905.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,726.82 : 8,588.19 = 2,604.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,726.82/8,588.19 = 2,604.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,726.82x = 8,588.19 × 2,604.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,726.82x = 22,365,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,365,450.28/5,726.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.39

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