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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.96, 8,590.55 and 2,394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.96, 8,590.55 and 2,394.41 is: 3,591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.96 : 8,590.55 = 2,394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.96/8,590.55 = 2,394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.96x = 8,590.55 × 2,394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.96x = 20,569,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,569,243.90/5,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.02

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